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MMP explained in two ticks
“MMP Explained in 2 Ticks” is a page describing the basic principles of the Mixed Member Proportional system for voting for New Zealand’s members of Parliament. Produced by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand in 1996 prior to the October 12th 1996 general elections, this document, complete with cartoon illustrations, differentiates between the functions of the electorate and party votes each citizen now receives.
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More about MMP
Produced by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand prior to the October 12th, 1996 general elections, “More about MMP” provides a summary of basic facts regarding the Mixed Member Proportional way of electing New Zealand’s parliament. Recent electoral law changes, common questions and their answers, and other information regarding the new MMP system are included in order to better educate the New Zealand public.
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Q & A on MMP
“Q and A on MMP” is a short booklet detailing the basic facts of the Mixed Member Proportional system of electing New Zealand’s parliament first used in the 1996 general election. Published in 1999 by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand, this booklet provides a review of the commonly asked questions and answers in preparation for the November 27th, 1999 general elections.
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Questions and Answers
Published by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand in October of 1999, prior to the November 27th general elections, “Questions and Answers” provide information focusing on the number of parliamentary members after this coming election and that number’s effect on the ability of the New Zealand government and its policy making.
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Your guide to voting in the general election
“Your Guide to Voting in the General Elections” was published by Elections, New Zealand in 1999 in preparation for the November 27th, 1999 general elections. This booklet provides voter enrollment information, voting procedures, maps of electorates, a complete listing of polling stations, and common questions and answers. The voting instructions are provided in English, Chinese, Tongan, Korean, Maori, Cook Island Maori, and Samoan.
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What This Country Needs
This pamphlet entitled “What This Country Needs” was issued by the New Zealand Post on April 20th, 1999 in order to prepare citizens for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Included in this educational pamphlet are a summary of campaign activity, a timetable of key activities, commonly asked questions and answers, and enrollment forms for unregistered New Zealand voters.
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Your Quick Guide to MMP
“Your Quick Guide to MMP” is a brief, illustrated brochure summarizing the difference between the party vote and the electorate vote that each New Zealand citizen is entitled to under the new Mixed Member Proportional system of electing New Zealand’s parliament. Also provided are frequently asked questions and answers as well as contact information for further questions about the new MMP system.
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Speaker's Placards
This document entitled “Speaker’s Placards” from 1997 provides 8 potential designs focusing on aspects of the Mixed Member Proportional system of electing New Zealand’s parliament as well as New Zealand recent election information to be displayed on billboard-type material after approval.
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Your Guide to Voting in the 1996 General Election
“Your Guide to Voting in the 1996 General Elections” was published by Elections, New Zealand in 1996 in preparation for the October 12th, 1999 general elections. This booklet provides voter enrollment information, voting procedures, maps of electorates, a complete listing of polling stations, and common questions and answers. The voting instructions are provided in English, Chinese, Tongan, Korean, Maori, Cook Island Maori, Samoan, Tokelauan, and Niuean. A party list and a sample ballot are also provided in this booklet.
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The Guide to the Electoral Referendum
“The Guide to the Electoral Referendum” was published by the Electoral Referendum Panel in 1992 and regards the September 19th 1992 vote in which a system of elections will be chosen to challenge the existing voting system. In addition to a brief history of New Zealand’s electoral history and a voting procedure outline, this guide outlines the different potential electoral system and provides their implications on New Zealand politics. These systems are the Mixed Member Proportional System, the Preferential Voting System, the Supplementary Member System and the Single Transferable Vote System.