What the official record says
This Act is the Electoral Referendum Act . This Act comes into force on . This Act applies in respect of the publication of a referendum advertisement— in New Zealand, in any case where the promoter of the advertisement is outside New Zealand; and outside New Zealand, in any case where the promoter of the advertisement is in New Zealand. The purpose of this Act is to make provision for an indicative referendum to be held in conjunction with the first general election after the commencement of this Act, in order to provide electors with the opportunity to express an opinion on the preferred system of voting for election to the House of Representatives in New Zealand. This Act expires and is repealed on the close of the day that is 6 months after the date on which the result of the referendu