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Bridges says government considering lowering voting threshold

Lower threshold could make it easier for potential National allies. Watch Simon Bridges' interview with Grant Walker.

Brent Edwards Wed, 01 Aug 2018

National Party leader Simon Bridges believes the Coalition government is considering lowering the party vote threshold to 4% as it worries about the viability of New Zealand First and the Green Party.

Under MMP a party either has to win an electorate seat or win at least 5% of the party vote to

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Brent Edwards Wed, 01 Aug 2018
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