Electoral Reform
The Greens believe that electoral systems should be fair and inclusive. Appropriate decision-making is one of the four guiding principles of the Green Party. First past the post elections disenfranchise large parts of the population and lead to election winners that a minority of the people voted for.
What's New
Citizens to have say on electoral matters
05 Sep 2008A Citizens' Forum will be established to consider matters of election and political party funding, as part of an agreement between the Green Party and the Government during the negotiations around the Electoral Finance Act, the Green Party announced today.
Greens not intimidated by anti-democratic vandals
08 Feb 2008The Green Party will not be intimidated by anti-democratic vandals who threw a brick through the window of the Green Party office in Auckland overnight.
National's chilling effect on free speech
14 Dec 2007National's misleading statements about the impact of the Electoral Finance Bill may have a chilling impact on free speech says the Green Party, and National should stop acting irresponsibly.
Herald censors criticism
09 Dec 2007The New Zealand Herald has censored parts of a 200 word article that the Greens were asked to submit on campaign finance reform for yesterday's edition.
Sub 60 decision-making from the Nats on EFB
05 Dec 2007Green Party MP Metiria Turei today criticised the National Party's hypocrisy over the speed with which the Electoral Finance Bill is being passed through Parliament
Electoral Reform Links
The Center for Voting and Democracy - The US Center for Voting and Democracy is dedicated to fair elections where every vote counts and all voters are represented. Their website is full of information about STV and proportional representation.
The Electoral Reform Society
The UK Electoral Reform Society is a membership organisation which campaigns for the strengthening of our democracy through changes to the voting system and electoral arrangements. Their website is full of information about STV and proportional representation.
Fairshare - Fairshare is Scotland's Campaign for Local Democracy - the campaign to change the voting system for local government in Scotland.
Elections and Electoral Systems Around the World - For the true electoral reform junkie, this site has information about elections and electoral systems from Albania to Zimbabwe.
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