STRATEGIC VOTING ON THE BLOG
Can strategic voting change the election outcome? Explore our selection of articles and opinion pieces examining the arguments, the numbers and the potential impact of how New Zealanders cast their two votes.
SHORT, SHARP & TO THE POINT
Big ideas in bite-sized clips. We’ve picked out some of the most compelling insights, explanations and arguments from our interviews and discussions. Get straight to the good bits.
STRATEGIC VOTING: THE CONVERSATIONS
Go beyond the soundbites. Hear politicians, commentators and experts unpack strategic voting, overhangs, wasted votes and what it could all mean for the makeup of the next Parliament.
THE PARTY LEADERS
Policy, priorities, promises and politics. Watch RCR’s conversations with party leaders as they set out their vision for New Zealand, explain where they stand and make their case to voters.
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Who’s standing in your electorate, what do they believe, and what do they hope to achieve? Get to know a selection of candidates through our interviews and conversations.
RCR ON THE ROAD
From community halls to conversations on the street, join RCR as we travel around New Zealand meeting the people, hearing the stories and capturing the mood of Election 2026.
Understand what your two ticks could do…
Under MMP, your party vote and electorate vote do different jobs. But wasted votes, electorate results and overhangs can affect the final make-up of Parliament in ways that aren’t always obvious.
Watch the explainers. Hear different perspectives. Test what you know. Explore more election coverage.
Understand the system. Make up your own mind.
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