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MMP, Coalitions, and Fiscal Truth | Auckland News
MMP’s future is under fire as critics demand reforms—cutting party-list MPs, not scrapping the whole system—while warning that too many lawmakers are chosen by party elites, not voters. Coalition governments are blamed for rushing legislation and gutting laws without scrutiny, despite MMP’s original goal of blending local representation with national collaboration. Fiscal responsibility is being redefined as taxpayers watch essential services crumble amid soaring costs and child poverty. Meanwhile, New Zealand faces a geopolitical crossroads: should it deepen ties with nations with shaky…
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