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.