The Māori Party won 1.32% of the vote, which is short of the 5% threshold. However, the Māori Party won an electorate and will thus be represented by one electorate MP. The 1.32% party vote share entitles the party to two seats, including an MP from the party list. United Future (1) United Future won 0.22% of the vote, which is short of the 5% threshold. United Future won one electorate and will thus be represented by one electorate MP. Because the 0.22% party vote share would not entitle United Future to any seats, the size of the 51st Parliament was increased to 121 seats. ACT New Zealand (1) ACT New Zealand won 0.69% of the vote, which is short of the 5% threshold. ACT won one electorate and was thus represented by one electorate MP. The 0.69% party vote share entitled the party to one seat. Demographics of elected MPs Summary of changes during term The following changes occurred in the 51st Parliament: These changes occurred as a result of the elevation of Winston Peters and Jacinda Ardern from their respective party lists to being elected to an electorate seat. The resignations of John Key and David Cunliffe took place less than six months before the next general election and therefore by-elections to fill the vacancies were not required. Seating plan Start of term The chamber is in a horseshoe-shape. End of term The chamber is in a horseshoe-shape. See also Opinion polling for the 2017 New Zealand general election Politics of New Zealand References New Zealand parliaments 2014 elections in New Zealand