MMP referendum proposal

The story so far

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon pledged to hold a referendum on the MMP voting system if he is re-elected.^{6 Aug} Some National MPs said the commitment was not official party policy, and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters called the announcement an absolute surprise.^{6 Aug} Luxon maintained his support for the proposal, and National MP Paul Goldsmith described it as party policy, while other MPs said it was only the Prime Minister's personal view amid criticism from across Parliament.^{7 Aug} Luxon later apologised to colleagues for surprising them with the commitment.^{10 Aug}

Latest

A Herald Poll of Polls indicates the Government is narrowly on track for re-election, and the Opportunity party has a high chance of entering Parliament. Luxon's apology to colleagues over the referendum pledge was also reported.^{10 Aug}

Key moments

1. 6 AugLuxon promises an MMP referendum if re-elected; National MPs say it is not party policy.
2. 7 AugLuxon maintains support; Goldsmith calls it party policy, others call it personal view.
3. 10 AugLuxon apologises to colleagues; poll of polls shows Government narrowly on track.

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