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In our Westminster system of government it is up to the ruling party, popular or not, to call for referendums. In N.P. they would never do one in order to remove an unpopular elected official. The prime minister could force the resignation of such an official instead, or if the whole party is unpopular they could call an early general election. However the rulers of N.P. like power too much and prefer to stay in office for the full 5 year term allowed.
The opposition can force a vote of no confidence if they can muster the votes. It rarely happens though.
A referendum is never used (in the UK at least) as a election tool and can only be called by the Government. Governments hate them, mostly for good reason.