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MMP brain-bender: What happens to numbers in Parliament if Ardern, Genter or Simmons wins Mt Albert

Otago University professor Andrew Geddis explains the parliamentary implications of three by-election scenarios.

Fri, 24 Feb 2017

What happens to numbers in Parliament if Jac, JAG or Geoff wins Mt Albert?

That's been a point of confusion for NBR commenters.

Below, Otago University professor Andrew Geddis explains what happens under three Mt Albert by-election scenarios.

Results will be released after 7pm

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