New Zealand switched from a British first-past-the-post system, in only the top finisher in each electoral district wins a seat, to MMP on the recommendation of a commission addressing concerns ...

WELLINGTON, June 6 (Reuters) - New Zealand’s electoral system needs significant changes such as a lower voting age of 16 to ensure democracy is more accessible, according to a draft report ...

One of the earliest countries to use the simple two-ballot electoral system was Maoriland New Zealand – Maoriland was once the preferred indigenous name for New Zealand – in 1908 and 1911.

Sept 14 (Reuters) - New Zealand is on track to return to a coalition government next month, opinion polls suggest, as neither of the two main parties appears to command majority support.

New Zealand switched from a British first-past-the-post system, in only the top finisher in each electoral district wins a seat, to MMP on the recommendation of a commission addressing concerns ...

New Zealand is on track to return to a coalition government next month, opinion polls suggest, as neither of the two main parties appears to command majority support. Here are key aspects of the ...