Contradictions and Compatibility: Electoral System Change and NZ Political Culture

Elizabeth McLeay; Jonathan Boston; Stephen Levine; Nigel S. Roberts

doi:10.26686/jnzs.v6i3.408

Authors

Elizabeth McLeay
Jonathan Boston
Stephen Levine
Nigel S. Roberts

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26686/jnzs.v6i3.408

Abstract

Research into Electoral System Change and NZ Political Culture.

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Author Biography

Elizabeth McLeay

Elizabeth McLeay is Senior Lecturer in Politics at Victoria University of Wellington. Recent publications include: The Cabinet and Political Power in New Zealand (Auckland, Oxford University Press, 1995). She was co-author of New Zealand under MMP: a new Politics? (Auckland, Auckland University Press/Bridget Williams Books, 1996). Her article in this journal is a revised version of a talk presented to the Stout Research Centre on 31 July 1996. It is part of a three-year research programme, funded by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology, on the impact of MMP. The researchers are: Step hen Levine (Director), Jonathan Boston, Nigel Roberts, and Elizabeth McLeay, all from Victoria University of Wellington. The New Zealand Political Change Project is analysing the constitutional changes, Maori representation, changing parliamentary procedures (especially select committees), the party system, the role of the Governor-General, government formation, operation of the cabinet system; the impact upon the public service of coalitions and/or minority governments, policy processes and networks, and voter attitudes and electoral behaviour.