It's election year in New Zealand, and the political competition between the left, right and centre has begun in earnest. Some polls are showing a very close election result - primarily because of New Zealand's proportional representation system.
This of course creates great anxiety amongst the politicos - the potential for a hung parliament means an uncertain election outcome, which means instability and all that goes with it.
How should we avoid this uncertainty? Well, I propose dusting off a proposal from the late leader of the New Zealand Greens, Rod Donald. Donald proposed instituting investiture votes once parliament meets following an election. Such a vote would displace the Governor-Generals ability to appoint the Government, thus abolishing another part of the Royal Prerogative.
