<i>Matt McCarten:</i> Despite a rocky start, MMP has delivered
We shouldn't forget the first-past-the-post system twice delivered Robert Muldoon a government with fewer votes than Labour.
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The beach wedding between Mr Hide and former squash player Louise Crome will be a double celebration for Mr Hide, who turned 54 on Thursday, and a joyful way to end the year after political upheavals in his party.
New dad-to-be can't hide his delight
Act leader Rodney Hide and his partner Louise Crome are planning a beach wedding for December and are expecting a baby.
National will need Act at election, website predicts
A website is predicting that National is likely to need the embattled Act party in order to govern after next year's election.
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Hide calls for more openness on spending
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Maori Party wavers in support for foreshore bill
The Maori Party has indicated it is rethinking its support of the new foreshore and seabed bill after pressure from Hone Harawira and Act.
Act foreshore move causes tension with Maori Party
Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia is not guaranteeing her party's support for new foreshore legislation after moves to amend it to explicitly state iwi could not charge for access.