54th New Zealand Parliament

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The 54th New Zealand Parliament was a meeting of the legislature in New Zealand. It opened on 5 December 2023 following the 14 October 2023 general election, and dissolved on 1 October 2026 prior to the 2026 general election. The Parliament was elected using a mixed-member proportional representation (MMP) voting system. MPs represent 72 geographical electorates: 16 in the South Island, 49 in the North Island and 7 Māori electorates. The Electoral Act 1993 provides for the remaining seats to be elected from party lists using the Sainte-Laguë method to realise proportionality to an expected total of at least 120 MPs. Final results of the election determined that there are 123 members of Parliament, rather than the usual 120. 122 members were elected in the general election (there is an overhang of two members for Te Pāti Māori). Due to the death of a candidate between the close of nominations and election day, Port Waikato did not elect a representative and an additional list MP was elected...

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