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New Zealand election 'too close to call' - so who will be next PM?

BBC News •
November 07, 2026 • 12:40 PM
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Kiwi voters chose between Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins, but the result might be unclear for days.

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Votes are being counted in New Zealand, with incumbent PM Christopher Luxon's centre-right National Party and Chris Hipkins' centre-left Labour Party currently neck-and-neck. Both parties are calling for compromise to find common ground as the vote tallies show the election is too close to call.

The latest electoral commission data suggests a slight lead for National in overall votes, but New Zealand's electoral system often forces parties into coalition - which means Hipkins' Labour Party may still take power.

Meanwhile, the centrist Opportunity Party crossed the 5% threshold to enter parliament for the first time. The party, led by Qiulae Wong, may hold the power in future coalition negotiations.

The BBC's Tiffanie Turnbull reports from Wellington after an inconclusive night for New Zealand.

Read more about the New Zealand elections.

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