On 22 March 2010, Radio New Zealand International reported that President Marcus Stephen had dissolved Parliament in readiness for elections on 24 April 2010. The election saw all 18 MPs returned, but by this stage, nine of them had formed the Opposition, resulting in a deadlocked Parliament.
On 22 March 2010, Radio New Zealand International reported that President Marcus Stephen had called for new elections, which took place on 24 April 2010. The election outcome saw all 18 MPs re-elected, but by this stage, nine of them had formed the Opposition, leading to a stalemate in Parliament.