Christopher Luxon maintains support for MMP referendum proposal

Friday 7 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 7 Aug, 10:27am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, Winston Peters, ACT Party, David Seymour

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has committed to holding a referendum on the mixed-member proportional voting system if re-elected. While National MP Paul Goldsmith described the proposal as party policy, other MPs suggest it is merely the Prime Minister's personal view amid criticism from across Parliament.

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1. 1NewsFri 7 Aug, 9:29am

   Luxon holds firm on MMP referendum call despite cross-party criticism (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 7 Aug, 10:27am

   National MP Paul Goldsmith says MMP referendum ‘of course’ party policy, other MPs say just Luxon’s view (opens in new tab)