About
We believe terminally ill New Zealanders should have choice and control at the end of life, including the option of requesting life-ending medication in the final six months of life.
How we began
The End of Life Choice Bill was passed by Parliament in 2019. Shortly afterwards, the End of Life Choice Act Referendum Society formed. We launched Yes for Compassion to make sure the public is well informed about the legislation ahead of the historic vote in October 2020. Our collective expertise spans medical, legal, political, Māori and religious perspectives.
Your YES vote in the End of Life Choice referendum means people with terminal illness can:
Our Supporters
![Rt Hon Helen Clark](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Rt-Hon-Helen-Clark.jpg)
Rt. Hon Helen Clark
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
![Rt Hon John Key](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Rt-Hon-John-Key.jpg)
Rt. Hon John Key
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
![Sir Geoffrey Palmer](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Sir-Geoffrey-Palmer.jpg)
Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand, lawyer and writer
![Dame Margaret Sparrow](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Dame-Margaret-Sparrow.jpg)
Dame Margaret Sparrow
Medical doctor, choice advocate and author
![Philip Patston](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Philip-Patston.jpg)
Philip Patston
Disability Awareness Campaigner
![Catherine Marks](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Catherine-Marks.jpg)
Catherine Marks
Lawyer at Russell McVeagh
![Tim Clarke](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Tim-Clarke.jpg)
Tim Clarke
Lawyer at Russell McVeagh
![Mary Panko](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Mary-Panko.jpg)
Mary Panko
President of the End of Life Choice Society
![Dr Jack Havill](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Dr-Jack-Havill.jpg)
Dr Jack Havill
Fellow of the College of Intensive Care Medicine ANZ
![Professor Andrew Geddis](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Professor-Andrew-Geddis.jpg)
Professor Andrew Geddis
Faculty of Law, University of Otago
![David Seymour](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/David-Seymour2.jpg)
David Seymour MP
Leader of the ACT Party
![Michael Cullen](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Michael-Cullen.jpg)
Sir Michael Cullen
Former Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand and Attorney-General
![Dr John Harman](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Dr-John-Harman.jpg)
Dr John Harman
Surgeon and Founder of St Marks Breast Centre, Auckland
![Michele A’Court](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Michele-A’Court.jpg)
Michele A’Court
Comedian and writer
![Andrew Butler](/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Andrew-Butler.jpg)
Andrew Butler
Barrister
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Paula Bennett
National Party MP
Our Board
How do other New Zealanders feel about the End of Life Choice Act?
Kiwis from all walks of life are voting YES at the End of Life Choice referendum in October. Hear their stories and find out why they need your YES.
Bobbie needs your YES
Hi, I’m Bobbie and I’m living with cancer. Watch my video to hear why I need your YES on 17 October.
David wants a choice
Hi, I’m David and I have a terminal illness. Please watch my video and hear why I want choice at the end of my life.