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Kiwis urged to vote

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GET YOUR VOTE IN: This is a big week as far as voting goes. Fiji held their elections on Wednesday, Scotland started voting last night on its future as an independent country and tomorrow, New Zealanders will head to the polls to determine their next government. In Samoa, Kiwis are being encouraged to cast their votes. Deputy High Commissioner, Sophie Vickers, says everyone is welcome to visit their office to vote.

The voting booth for New Zealand citizens on holiday or living in Samoa located at the New Zealand High Commission closes today at 4.30pm.

Deputy High Commissioner, Sophie Vickers said the booth at the High Commission is open to New Zealand citizens every election. 

This time round, it has been opened since 3 September, allowing kiwis in Samoa to cast their votes.

The New Zealand election will be held tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Ms. Vickers is urging New Zealanders in Samoa who want to cast their votes to “come in early so there is no huge rush.”

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Asked how many people have come in to vote in Apia so far, she said “it is not like a huge amount but it is pretty consistent.” 

The voters consist of “a mixture of people on holiday and people living here.” 

The Samoa Observer caught up with one of them yesterday.

Brother Brian Stanaway was at the Office to cast his vote.

“I am happy to vote and it’s my duty,” he said. 

The kiwi is working in Samoa as a teacher at St. Joseph’s College.

Brother Brian says that as a teacher, he feels it is his responsibility and duty to explain the importance of voting to his students, making them understand the process. 

Although he didn’t say whom he voted for, his message to other New Zealanders in Samoa is simple.

“Come in and cast your vote.”s equal" pitch.

JUST VOTED: Brother Brian Stanaway.

 

 

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