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16 September 2026

Uncosted MMP referendum: Could Māori seats be on the chopping block?

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Uncosted MMP referendum: Could Māori seats be on the chopping block?

National is refusing to rule out a question on abolishing the seats, and doesn’t know how much the MMP referendum may cost.

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