New Zealand election leaves government formation unresolved
Politics · First reported 7 Nov, 23:10 · Updated 03:46
Preliminary results put National first, but its two-seat projected advantage with coalition partners could change when nearly 400,000 special votes are counted. Christopher Luxon says his coalition has a mandate to govern; final results are due on 27 November.
- National has 42 projected seats and Labour 36; National’s coalition with ACT and NZ First would have a projected majority of two.
- The final count, due on 27 November, includes nearly 400,000 special votes; historically, those votes have leaned left and could shift one or two seats.
- The Opportunity Party is projected to win seven seats, and Luxon says he is willing to work with its leader on areas of agreement.
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- National projected seats
- 42
- Labour projected seats
- 36
- Special votes
- Nearly 400,000, including around 100,000 cast overseas
- Expected final tally
- 27 November
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