Australia and New Zealand are only a handful of nations around the world that elect their government every three years.
Now politicians on both sides of the Tasman are keen to add an extra year for those in charge of running the country.
But is it a good idea? it's one that's been rejected multiple times by voters, though it does also have its supporters.
Professor Andrew Geddis from the Faculty of Law at the University of Otago joins Emile Donovan to looks at the pros and cons.
Photo: NZ ELECTORAL COMMISSION
