Think tank proposes four-year parliamentary terms and more MPs

RNZNZ HeraldWednesday 29 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The New Zealand Initiative has released a report suggesting reforms to improve parliamentary efficiency. The proposal includes extending the parliamentary term to four years and increasing the number of MPs to 170. A bill to extend the parliamentary term was previously introduced in February.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 29 Oct 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 64 minutes
  1. RNZRNZ

    NZ Initiative proposes more MPs, smaller Cabinet, four-year Parliamentary term (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    New Zealand think tank backs four-year parliamentary term and suggests adding 50 MPs (opens in new tab)