MMP
Reflecting on a revolution-MMP in the rear-view mirror
The media marked a quarter of a century of MMP with a lot of mixed reviews on how it has changed our politics - and our country. Mediawatch talks to a documentary-maker who created one of the most… Audio
Reflecting on a revolution-MMP in the rear-view mirror
The media marked a quarter of a century of MMP with a lot of mixed reviews on how it has changed our politics - and our country. Mediawatch talks to a documentary-maker who created one of the most…
AudioMore Māori in Parliament: Sandra Lee reflects on introduction of MMP
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The first Māori woman to win a general electorate seat says while the introduction of MMP has allowed for more Māori representation in parliament there a still a lot of gains to be made.
Has MMP given us the consensus governments we asked for?
Twenty-five years ago today New Zealand held its first MMP election. How's that working out for us? Audio
Has MMP given us the consensus governments we asked for?
Twenty-five years ago today New Zealand held its first MMP election. How's that working out for us?
AudioThe Weekend Panel with Linda Clark & Richard Harman
As election day creeps closer, the last week has seen more political scandals come to light, and politicians from both sides of the aisle handing in their resignations. Weekend panellists Linda Clark… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Linda Clark & Richard Harman
Linda Clark and Richard Harman offer their thoughts on issues like euthanasia and cannabis, but primarily this week it's politics, and how the new-look National party is positioned with the New… Audio
14: Modern New Zealand
It’s the final episode of the Aotearoa History Show! Rogernomics, Ruthanasia and the referendum on MMP saw the total restructuring of our economy and voting system. Plus a snapshot of the changing… Audio
New report calls for four-year term, more MPs in Parliament
A Victoria University report is proposing extending the parliamentary term to four years, and increasing the number of MPs, so politicians can plan better for the future.
PM rules out lowering MMP threshold - for now
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ruled out lowering the MMP threshold in time for next year's election after National challenged her to take the option off the table, following Greens' public push to… Audio
Greens call for electoral reform
The Green Party has introduced a bill to tackle several aspects of electoral reform. Part of it proposes reducing the proportion of votes a party has to win to get into Parliament to 4 percent. Audio
Five percent? just right
A blue-green party's journey to Parliament could depend on the electoral threshold which was picked much like Goldilocks chose her porridge writes Jake Metzger.
Five percent? just right
A blue-green party's journey to Parliament could depend on the electoral threshold which was picked much like Goldilocks chose her porridge writes Jake Metzger.
AudioPlans firming up for new green party to partner National
The formation of a new green political party that could partner with National is not being ruled out by the man linked to it.
Why Australia's mess proves the worth of MMP
In the next hour, Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is expected to hold a party room meeting. It makes our political system in New Zealand seem pretty stable, in fact many say this puts to… Audio
National shrugs off warnings about next election
The National Party is shrugging off warnings it does not have the allies it needs to help it get back into government after the 2020 election.
Insight: MMP - Democracy or Power?
Under NZ's MMP system, the highest polling party is not leading government. Former RNZ political editor Brent Edwards investigates if MMP is still the right option. Video, Audio
Govt considers making cross-party work easier
The Labour-led government is considering changes which could give Parliament more clout under MMP and force governments to share power.
Govt considers changes to give Parliament more clout
The Labour-led Government is considering changes which could give Parliament more clout under MMP and force governments to share power. Deputy Prime Minister and New Zealand First leader, Winston… Audio
