2010 Easter Island moai referendum

A non-binding referendum on loaning a moai to France was held in Easter Island on 1 March 2010.^[1] Voters were asked whether they agreed with the Mare Nostrum Foundation displaying a moai in Paris,^[1] which had first been proposed in 2008.^[2] The loan was rejected by 89% of voters.^[3] As a result, on 14 April 2010 the Consejo de Monumentos Nacionales decided that the moai would not be sent to France.^[1]

2010 Easter Island moai referendum

1 March 2010
Do you agree with the temporary departure of the moai to France under the terms proposed by the Mare Nostrum Foundation?
Results
Choice Votes  % Yes 94 10.65% No 789 89.35% Valid votes 883 99.66% Invalid or blank votes 3 0.34% Total votes 886 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 1,475 60.07%

Results

Choice		Votes	%
For		94	10.65
Against		789	89.35
Total		883	100.00
Valid votes		883	99.66
Invalid/blank votes		3	0.34
Total votes		886	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		1,475	60.07
Source: Direct Democracy