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President: No
Electoral System (Chamber 1): Mixed Member Proportional
Voting age: 18
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is voluntary
Electoral Management model: Independent
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation) Other



New Zealand

New Zealand





 

New Zealand

 

State of Democracy Assessment
carried out in New Zealand available here.

Description of Electoral System:

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

The monarchy is hereditary. In the House of Representatives, 69 members are elected by popular vote to serve a 3-year term and 51 members are chosen by party list.

 

 

 

 

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