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It is a little suspicious, but maybe also not that odd. People like their local MP, but with National leadership doing a shit job they might want to give their vote to a different party. This may be especially pertinent with some voting Opportunity but no chance of their local MP being from Opportunity.
Māori have 5 of the overhang so perhaps it's fair 🤷
Apparently as I write this National’s overhang is 4 seats. Certainly a strange situation for them and I think ACT and NZ First have done a good job in attracting voters and courting the party vote.
I’m a leftie but I have to acknowledge that at present the mood of the country does not seem to agree with me (apparently they’ve never needed medical care in the public system, amongst other issues). The politicians on the telly seem concerned that special votes could alter things so that seems worth waiting for, but I’m skeptical that they will materially change things.
I'm in Wellington, and work in and around the public service. People tend to be quite left compared to average.
I also have a lot of farmers in my extended family, and I am pretty bad at keeping my mouth shut which can make for some awkward moments...
I truly and honestly believe that the vast, vast majority of Act voters are voting Act because they are upset with National, because I find it hard to believe anyone could truly support their policies.