Jack VowlesJack Vowles

Professor of Political Science, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

New Zealand’s cannabis referendum results were defined by age

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Analysis suggests the campaign for cannabis reform in NZ will outlive the generation that voted against it, writes Jack Vowles. Reactions to the result of the cannabis referendum were highly polarised. Some argued the majority verdict must be accepted. Others pointed to the narrow margin — 50.7% to 48.4% — as evidence that the issue … Read more

Voting patterns are more volatile than ever and will bring a stark test for Labour

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What is vote volatility and how will it affect the Labour Party over the next three years? Jack Vowles, professor of political science, explains. As the dust begins to settle after the 2020 election, a new electoral landscape becomes visible. It is remarkably different from the one before. One way to put this in perspective … Read more