PremiumOpinionHome / New Zealand / PoliticsOpinion byNZ Herald26 Aug, 2026 06:00 AM5 mins to readPhil Goff and Deborah Pead join Herald NOW to discuss MMP, e-scooters and the new school curriculum. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYIf the election were held today, MMP could produce an extraordinary result.National could win around 30% of the party vote and elect no list MPs.A party receiving 5% and winning no electorates would get about six list MPs.Yet National, with six times the support, could get none.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Split voting matters more than party loyalty under MMP
OPINION: Winning Tāmaki could cost National list seats for Willis and Bishop.
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