# New Zealand election count continues as National and Labour vie in tight races

https://mins.news/en/item/133504

- The Guardian, 2026-11-07 06:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/nov/07/nz-general-election-2026-live-updates-results-new-zealand-polls

> Polls suggest no coalition is likely to win a majority, setting up one of New Zealand’s closest elections in recent history. Several electorates are close contests between National and Labour, while the Greens are also competing for urban seats including Christchurch Central.

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