Wahlen: Regierungsbündnis liegt nach Wahl in Neuseeland knapp in Führung
Regierungschef Luxon oder Ex-Premier Hipkins? Nach Schließung der Wahllokale in Neuseeland zeichnet sich ein enges Rennen zwischen Konservativen und Labour ab.
Wellington - Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's coalition government narrowly retained its parliamentary majority following New Zealand's recent election, according to interim results. In the count of over 95 percent of votes cast on Saturday, Luxon's conservative National Party and its partners together secured 67 of the 130 parliamentary seats.
The opposition Labour Party and its allies together claimed 56 seats. The Opportunity Party narrowly exceeded the five percent threshold, earning seven seats. Given the tight margins, the seat distribution could yet change. Overseas or absentee votes are yet to be counted. Early results anticipated the final outcome for November 27.
Around 3.8 million New Zealanders went to the polls, with polling stations closing at 7 a.m. local time (3 a.m. GMT). Counting began immediately after the polls closed. The election was overshadowed by intense storms, particularly affecting Auckland on the North Island.
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