Under New Zealand's MMP voting system, what two thresholds can qualify a political party for party-list seats?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Winning at least 5% of the total party vote, OR winning at least one general or Maori electorate seat
- Step 1: To enter Parliament via party list, a registered political party must clear the 5% party vote threshold. Step 2. Alternatively, under the 'electorate lifeboat' threshold, winning a single electorate seat qualifies the party for its full proportional share of list seats. Answer: Winning at least 5% of the total party vote, OR winning at least one general or Maori electorate seat. Why not the others: Independent candidates can also be elected directly in electorates.
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