However, the vote was seen as one step in the process of self-determination, and the Tokelau Council for Ongoing Government had requested the New Zealand Government to leave the referendum package open for future consideration.
但是，投票被视为朝自决进程所迈出的一步，而托克劳现行政府理事会已经请新西兰政府将全民投票综合建议留与未来审议。