Last Budget Before Winston Ruins Everything
The one party whose support will provide National with a second-term will probably become such a millstone that it destroys any hope of being re-elected for a third.
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On Gangs and Politics
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.