Elections (New Zealand)

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Title

Elections (New Zealand)

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Description

General elections (or parliamentary elections) are held every 3 years when New Zealanders get the opportunity to decide who will govern the country. Aotearoa uses the MMP (Mixed Member Proportional representation) voting system to elect its Parliament. This means that two or more political parties could form the Government. Local elections are also held every 3 years to elect mayors and councillors to look after political issues of a local nature.

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Article

Date created

01-12-2023

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https://anyquestions.govt.nz/many-answers/elections-new-zealand

Related subjects

politics / elections / political parties / MMP / party vote / voting / parliament / MPs / identity, culture, and organisation / social sciences / New Zealand / NZ / continuity and change / enfranchisement / general election / parliamentary election / referendum / Māori electoral roll

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