Tag: preliminary_results

ANALYSIS: Opportunity’s five demands expose coalition fault lines as Luxon softens stance

9 Nov 2026 5:50 a.m. · Source: Newswire.nz Editorial Staff

Luxon softens on Opportunity, but climate policy and Peters' place remain the hard barriers to any coalition deal

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Official Count Underway for 2026 General Election, Results Due 27 November

11 Nov 2026 12:44 p.m.

About 400,000 special votes are still to be checked and counted, with the preliminary count leaving National, ACT and NZ First one seat above a majority while Labour leads the party vote.

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NZ ELECTION 2026 | NATIONAL | UPDATE 7 | NZ election results 2026: Governing parties slip below projected majority

7 Nov 2026 8:21 p.m. · Source: Newswire.nz Editorial Staff

National, ACT and NZ First fall to 64 seats in preliminary count as Labour reclaims Hamilton East lead

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Last Chance to Vote: 2,300+ Voting Places Open Saturday for 2026 General Election

6 Nov 2026 2:54 p.m. · Source: Electoral Commission

Election day is Saturday 7 November, with more than 2,300 voting places open 9am to 7pm. Over 1.66 million votes have already been issued, up on 2023.

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