Factbox: Key issues in New Zealand elections in September


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  • Tuesday, 28 Jan 2020

FILE PHOTO: New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reacts during a media standup in the aftermath of the eruption of White Island volcano, also known by its Maori name Whakaari, at Whakatane, New Zealand December 13, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

(Reuters) - New Zealanders will go to the polls on Sept. 19 to decide on a second term for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and also to vote in referendums on the divisive issues of legalising cannabis and euthanasia.

Here are the main issues that are expected to figure in debate in coming months and to sway voters.

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