New Zealand election leaves government formation unresolved
Politics · First reported 8 Nov, 07:15 · Updated 07:55
Neither major bloc has a confirmed path to govern after the election. Final results, including special votes, are due November 27, and minor parties may influence negotiations.
- With 2.8 million ballots counted on election night, National appeared to have 67 seats and the left bloc 57; 66 seats are needed for a majority.
- Officials are counting nearly 400,000 special votes, with final tallies expected November 27; negotiations are not expected to begin before then.
- Opportunity won seven seats, while ACT won 13 and New Zealand First 12; these parties could affect the formation of a governing majority.
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- Final tallies expected
- November 27
- Seats needed for a majority
- 66
- Current seats reported for National
- 42
- Current seats reported for Labour
- 36
- Opportunity seats
- 7
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