New Zealand politicians will take a vote on whether to lower the national voting age from 18 to 16, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said
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It follows a ruling by the country's Supreme Court on Monday that its current voting age of 18 is discriminatory, forcing parliament to discuss whether it should be lowered.The group says on its website there is insufficient justification to stop 16-year-olds from voting when they can drive, work full-time and pay tax."It's a huge day," he said."This is historic not only for our campaign, but for the country.
Mr Singh, 18, said existential issues like climate change - as well as issues like pandemic recovery and the state of democracy - will most affect young people.
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