Electoral Results
MMP was introduced in the 1996 election, thus making comparisons between the first two and second two elections difficult.
| Election | Parliament | Seats | Total votes* | Percentage | Gain (loss) | Seats won* | Change | Majority |
| 1990 | 43rd | 97 | 47.82% | +3.82% | 67 | +27 | 37 | |
| 1993 | 44th | 99 | 35.05% | -12.77% | 50 | -17 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 45th | 120 | Nat 33.87%, NZF 13.35% | Nat -1.18% | Nat 44, NZF 17 | Nat -6 | 1 | |
| 1999 | 46th | 120 | Nat 30.5%, NZF 4.26%** | Nat -3.3%, NZF -9.09% | Nat 39, NZF 5 | Nat -5, NZF -12 | - |
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