An unprecedented MMP election result suggests the tectonic plates of New Zealand politics are drifting, with the electoral rules struggling to compensate.

Current overhang provisions skew proportional representation and provide incentives to distort the electoral system. But finding a fair solution is proving difficult.

Surprising midterm elections that create new majorities on Capitol Hill look to be revolutions in the days after they occur. Years later, they often appear to be more complex – and less significant.

Aging in place means more than asking older adults where they want to live. Communities and governments must provide supports as needs change.