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Luxon’s Electoral Referendum Push | Auckland News
Luxon’s push for a referendum on electoral reform echoes National’s own past struggles with the system, recalling how the party once won power with fewer votes—and how Labour’s 1984 referendum set the stage for today’s debate. While the current MMP system was chosen by voters in 1993 after years of discontent with first-past-the-post, Luxon’s proposal may not offer a real solution to governing challenges, as critics warn that coalition tensions are manageable through leadership—not systemic overhaul. The big question: will voters be given a simple choice—or face more complex options? Listen…
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