New Zealand adopted the German-style Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system ‌in 1996 after an inquiry found smaller parties were being shut out of parliament under the previous first-past-the-post system adopted from Britain. "I think I would because I actually think that it is ⁠quite right to check in ‌constitutionally ​and say, is this the system, New Zealand, you still ​want?" Under ‌MMP, constituents cast two votes: one for a ​local candidate and one for a party. There are expected to ​be ​around 49 list seats in ​the upcoming election, though that number may vary ‌due to the quirks of the system. MMP has been praised for allowing smaller parties a say in government, but criticised for its complexity and for often requiring coalition governments.