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Max Rashbrooke, Research Associate, Institute for Governance and Policy Studies, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

'They're nice to me, I'm nice to them': new research sheds light on what motivates political party donors in New Zealand

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Proposed changes to New Zealand’s political donation rules have put the spotlight on donors who give thousands and the motivations they have for their generosity. Our current research into New Zealand’s political donations system aims to shed light on this often obscure process.

Last year, just over NZ$2.73 million was donated to ten of New Zealand’s 15 registered political parties.

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