In 1994, New Zealand officially adopted MMP as its electoral system. Its defining characteristic is a mix of members of Parliament (MPs) from single-seat electorates and MPs elected from a party list, with each party's share of seats determined by its share of the party vote nationwide. The first MMP election was held in 1996. As a result, National and Labour lost their complete dominance in the House. Neither party would have a majority of seats until the , with Labour winning 64 seats, giving a majority of 3 (61 seats to hold a majority). Previously in the 2014 election the Nationals won 60 seats, 1 short of a majority.