The 2017 New Zealand Election Explained

The video covers the New Zealand election, detailing the electoral system, major and minor political parties, and key campaign events. It explains the mixed-member proportional system and the roles of parties like National, Labour, and NZ First. The campaign saw leadership changes and controversies, impacting party standings. The election results positioned NZ First as a potential kingmaker, with possible coalitions between National and NZ First or Labour, Greens, and NZ First.

Which party was expected to dominate the New Zealand election initially?

• Labor Party

• National Party

• Green Party

• NZ First

What type of electoral system does New Zealand use?

• Mixed-member proportional

• First-past-the-post

• Alternative vote

• Single transferable vote

How many votes do New Zealanders cast in their elections?

• Two votes

• One vote

• Three votes

• Four votes

Which party is known for its environmental focus in New Zealand?

• National Party

• NZ First

• Labor Party

• Green Party

Who became the leader of the Labor Party just before the election?

• Bill English

• Winston Peters

• Jacinda Ardern

• Andrew Little

What controversy affected the Green Party during the campaign?

• Leadership change

• Benefit fraud admission

• Immigration policy

• Tax policy

Which party was positioned as the kingmaker after the election?

• NZ First

• Green Party

• Labor Party

• National Party

What was the outcome for the National Party in terms of seats?

• Decreased seats

• Increased seats

• Lost all seats

• Same number of seats

Which party did Winston Peters lead?

• Green Party

• Labor Party

• NZ First

• National Party

What was a significant challenge for Labor in forming a coalition?

• Economic policies

• Balancing interests of NZ First and Greens

• Leadership issues

• Lack of seats