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.

What unique parliamentary system does New Zealand use?

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How are members of Parliament elected in New Zealand?

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What was the significance of the overhang seats in the New Zealand Parliament?

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What are the two major parties in New Zealand mentioned in the text?

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Who became the Prime Minister of New Zealand after John Key?

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What issues did the Labour Party campaign on during the election?

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What challenges did the Green Party face during the election?

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How did Jacinda Ardern impact the Labour Party's position in the polls?

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What was the outcome of the 2017 election for New Zealand First?

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What was the role of Winston Peters in the 2017 election?

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