1990 plebiscite

The 1990 plebiscite in New Zealand was a national vote where citizens decided whether to introduce a new electoral system. The government proposed replacing the existing First-Past-The-Post system with a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system, which aims to better reflect voters' preferences through a combination of direct votes and proportional representation. While the majority voted against the change, the result sparked ongoing debate and eventual reforms, leading to the adoption of MMP in 1996. The plebiscite was significant in shaping New Zealand’s electoral landscape and democratic process.