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Debate about Epsom

28 July 2011

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There's been a bit of debate about Epsom this week, and the implications of our MMP voting system on the relationship between major parties and their support parties. Opinions vary greatly; a selection of views includes Andrea Vance, Kiwiblog and NoRightTurn.

Women and MMP

28 July 2011

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In over a hundred years before we chose MMP, only 44 women had been elected to Parliament. Since MMP, we have elected over eighty women MPs in only 15 years.

MMP is a fairer and more representative voting system.

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MMP is fairer

28 July 2011

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In 1978 and 1981 a government was elected despite getting fewer votes than its main political opponent. No wonder we switched to MMP. It's fairer.

Christchurch workshops - THIS WEEKEND

26 July 2011

Our workshop series with Dr Philip Temple is this weekend, including a Public Meeting on MMP (see base of page).

This is a great opportunity to meet and talk with Philip Temple and gain a deeper understanding about MMP and the other systems in the referendum.

All Workshops held at the WEA 59 Gloucester st

Saturday 30th July

Workshop One: 1 - 3 pm
What is MMP ?- that is, the considerable variety and flexibility of forms of MMP, where it is used and how adaptable it is.

MMP Fridays - July 22

22 July 2011

Welcome to MMP Fridays - a wrap on the news and events relating to MMP, leading up to the referendum on November 26.

As reported last week TV3's Firstline did a great piece on the coming MMP referendum debate. It wasn't online last week, but it is now, so take a look here - it's well worth it.

MMP Fridays - July 8

08 July 2011

Welcome to MMP Fridays - a wrap on the news and events relating to MMP, leading up to the referendum on November 26.

This week, a great new video on why we ditched First Past the Post in the first place.  Watch it now:

'Politicians butt out' signal welcomed

03 July 2011

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Media Release: Campaign for MMP. Sunday July 3, 2011

'Politicians butt out' signal welcomed


Campaign for MMP has welcomed a clear signal this week from politicians that the referendum on voting systems belongs to the public, not political parties.

Sandra Grey, spokesperson for Campaign for MMP, said that several party leaders had this week confirmed that their parties would not be taking a position on the referendum.

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