The history of electoral reform in NZ is full of policy surprises. But the prime minister’s latest announcement still makes little political sense.
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The election of the Lange-Douglas government on July 14, 1984, was the moment the old New Zealand gave way to a new New Zealand. Its historic influence is still felt in most areas of life today.
It was the first time in a Westminster democracy that citizens were given the chance to change their electoral system. The rest is history.
The people have spoken, and MMP has delivered the right result — even if it means Labour governs alone.
