No state of origin: otherwise diasporans would have an easier time of it. Kiwis in Au would vote in whatever electoral district or state they have a permanent address at. Might be a good way of enfranchising many NZers anyway.
The Senate is supposed to be a \'states\' house that protects the federal character of the constitutional relationship. Where the House of Representatives is supposed to be the national house that represents the national character of the constitution. It is extremely rare (I cannot think of one instance in the last 25 years) where the big states have voted against the small states - or vice versa. So I don\'t think NZ getting equal Senate seats would be an issue.
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