新西兰考虑将议会任期延长至四年,但须经公众批准。 New Zealand considers extending parliamentary terms to four years, contingent on public approval.

新西兰政府计划制定立法,将议会任期从三年延长到四年,但可能于2026年举行公民投票。 New Zealand's government plans to introduce legislation that could extend parliamentary terms from three to four years, subject to a public referendum, likely by 2026. 这一改变要求改变委员会的组成,以包括更多的反对派成员,提供更大的制衡。 The change requires altering the composition of select committees to include more opposition members, providing greater checks and balances. 该立法以澳大利亚首都直辖区政党的一项法案草案为基础,旨在改进问责制,并给予更多时间在选举前执行政策。 The legislation, based on an ACT Party draft bill, aims to improve accountability and give more time for policy implementation before elections. 民意测验表明对四年任期的支持。 Public opinion polls suggest support for the four-year term.