With reference to John Key's two-stage referendum to change the New Zealand Flag.
I'm at a loss to how anybody can justify approximately $24-26 million to carry out these referendums, especially when Mr Key has already stated he doesn't have to abide by majority decision.

Recently, he also stated, quote: 'In the end you have to say what price do you put on democracy where people can genuinely have their say on a matter that is actually important”.

This is without doubt his way of distractive discussions on more important matters.
This money would be better used for child poverty, medical and prescription charges for senior citizens, plus consideration for the control of the high cost of living.

With the removal of workers' rights for smokers, selling of state houses, what other rights and assets
are next?

K Allen, Katikati.