Come election day there will be at least one more city voter hitting the polling booth. Jennifer Marsh will celebrate her 18th birthday on October 17 by voting, something she thought would not happen for another three years. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday announced the date for the general election would be pushed back by four weeks — to the same day as Jennifer’s birthday. The election delay will mean Otago Girls’ High School head girl Jennifer Marsh is eligible to vote as she turns 18 on the new election day. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERYShe thought issues affecting young people included mental health and the impact of Covid-19 on schooling and NCEA results.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 17, 2020 16:30 UTC