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Republican Movement

Republic debate enters new phase with book launch

23 September 2009

"The Republican Movement's campaign for a republic enters a new phase today," said Lewis Holden, chair of the Republican Movement.

"The Hon. Peter Dunne will host an official book launch for The New Zealand Republic Handbook at Parliament this evening" continued Mr Holden.

Speaking on TV3's Sunrise program this morning Labour List MP Phil Twyford emphasised the importance of the book to the republic discussion. "We need to start discussing these issues - instead of just walking into this debate."

MPs from several parties will speak on the topic of New Zealand becoming a republic, representing the cross-party support for the issue.

The book is available online at: http://www.republic.org.nz/republichandbook

The Republican Movement

The Republican Movement is a network of New Zealanders who want our head of state to be elected by New Zealanders - either directly or indirectly.

We are committed to:

• involving all New Zealanders in the republic debate;
• providing relevant and reliable information;
• focusing on ideas, not personalities;
• winning a referendum to establish the republic;

Creating a republic does not require any change to the Treaty of Waitangi, flag or Commonwealth membership. For more information, see our website:
www.republic.org.nz

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