Dunne: Nats need public say on next Governor-General

Mr Dunne said National’s decision is doubly disappointing given a new Governor-General has to be chosen next year.

“Is this important choice going to be simply a political decision as usual, or will the Government let New Zealanders express their views on this important appointment?

“Given the next Governor-General could well be our last, the selection process is even more important than usual.

“However, National’s decision to oppose the Head of State Referendum Bill suggests it has no real interest in letting the public have more involvement in the appointment of the Governor-General,” he said.