New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has expressed openness to a referendum on the country’s electoral system. The current Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system, adopted in 1996, allows constituents to cast two votes: one for a local candidate and one for a party.
Background on the MMP System
The MMP system has been praised for giving smaller parties a voice in government but has also been criticized for its complexity and the need for coalition governments. The system includes seven seats reserved exclusively for Indigenous Maori voters.
Luxon stated that a referendum could be held as early as 2027 if he returns to power following the general election scheduled for November 7. He emphasized the importance of checking in constitutionally to see if the current system is still what New Zealand wants.
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