Listen "How MMP changed politics"
Episode Synopsis
New Zealand’s MMP voting system promised fairness and diversity — but has it delivered? In this episode of Context, Guyon Espiner and Corin Dann look back at how MMP came to be, from a slip-up by David Lange in the 1980s to Winston Peters’ rise as kingmaker, and now Christopher Luxon’s challenge of managing a three-party government. Watch the video version of the episode here.Or you can watch the full series on the RNZ website here.Thanks to Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.Have a topic you'd like Corin or Guyon to explore? Send your ideas to [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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