GDP Figures Are a Double-Edged Sword
The National-led Government’s poll numbers remain precarious and absolutely anything could happen before election day.
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The calculation is how many votes might be gained. Under MMP, a party can outrage most of the country but win an electorate or secure five per cent of the party vote. The gangs can make Te Pāti Māori and the Greens the kingmakers. Do the maths.
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Make Your Vote Count
Maurice Williamson explains the complexities of New Zealand’s voting system and why 2026 is different to all previous elections.