New Zealand Election Stays Too Close to Call With National at 29.36% and Labour at 29.21%
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Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 7
New Zealand Election Stays Too Close to Call With National at 29.36% and Labour at 29.21%
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 7
Summary
Hundreds of thousands of special votes, including ballots cast overseas, are still uncounted and could decide which party can assemble a governing majority.
National and Labour remain virtually tied in the party vote, extending uncertainty after preliminary results left Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins locked in the so-called battle of the Chrises.
Minor parties could prove decisive in coalition talks, with voters giving significant support beyond the two main blocs, including the centrist Opportunity party.
Luxon said National appeared set to be the largest party in Parliament, while Hipkins said the country had spoken even if it would take longer to know exactly what it said.