The MMP system has faced criticism in recent elections, but some believe the 2026 election exposed it's shortcomings. 

Earlier this year, NZ Initiative Executive Director Dr. Oliver Hartwich did a deep dive into MMP and wrote a research paper titled "Unravelling MMP: How the 2026 election could break the voting system from two sides".

He joined Kerre Woodham to reflect on the research paper, and what this election tells us about the current system. 

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The MMP system has faced criticism in recent elections, but some believe the 2026 election exposed it's shortcomings.&nbsp;
Earlier this year, NZ Initiative Executive Director Dr. Oliver Hartwich&nbsp;did a deep dive into MMP and wrote a research paper titled "Unravelling MMP: How the 2026 election could break the voting system from two sides".
He joined Kerre Woodham to reflect on the research paper, and what this election tells us about the current system.&nbsp;
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Dr. Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director says 2026 Election shows flaws in MMP

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