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Why a republic?

When Lewis Holden (left), leader of Republic Aotearoa New Zealand, was asked to give three reasons why New Zealand should become a republic, he had no difficulty coming up with them.

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Megan Cook, 'Royal family - Changing views of royalty', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/33173/why-a-republic (accessed 18 April 2024)

Story by Megan Cook, published 20 Jun 2012