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Podcast: The Front Page
Episode: How Make It 16 triumphed at the Supreme Court
Description: This week, The Front Page is showcasing several high-profile New Zealanders who stood out in their field in 2022. Aotearoa’s voting age could be lowered for the first time in nearly 50 years. In November, the Supreme Court declared the current voting age of 18 was inconsistent with the Bill of Rights, opening the door for a law change. It is now up to our politicians to decide what happens next, but the legal win is a major victory for the young campaigners behind this move.  It follows a trend of young New Zealan...