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Short videos on how MMP works, why overhang seats change the size of Parliament, and what your party vote and electorate vote really do in the 2026 election.
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Make Both Your Votes Count: Maurice Williamson on electorates
Maurice returns to chat with Penny Marie and is joined by co-host Paul Mathews. He explains why the traditional “two-tick National” mantra may no longer be the most effective way for voters to result in a centre-right government. He explains a range of electorates throughout NZ, to get people thinking about how to make both their votes count.
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Make Your Vote Count: Maurice Williamson Explains How
Former Cabinet Minister Maurice Williamson joins Penny Marie to break down the mathematics of New Zealand’s MMP system and the power of strategic voting.
Williamson explains why the traditional “two-tick” approach for National Party supporters may be counterproductive in the current political landscape. He details how the National Party is projected to win a high number of electorate seats, which, under MMP rules, can lead to “overhangs” that do not increase the party’s total representation beyond its party vote entitlement.
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