Elections: New Zealand has voted - close race expected
Prime Minister Luxon or former Prime Minister Hipkins? After the polling stations closed in New Zealand, a close race between conservatives and Labour is emerging.
New Zealand's general election has resulted in a close contest between the National Party, led by Christopher Luxon, and the Labour Party, led by Chris Hipkins. With 120 parliamentary seats up for grabs, at least 61 mandates are needed for a majority. The election was overshadowed by severe weather, particularly in Auckland, and comes amid high living costs, inflation, and rising petrol prices in the country.
The final result is not expected until November 27, with thousands of special votes, including those from overseas, still to be counted.
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