# New Zealanders finish voting on final day of tight election

https://mins.news/en/item/133506

- DW, 2026-11-07 06:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/new-zealanders-end-vote-on-final-day-of-tight-elections/a-79883056?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> New Zealanders voted on Saturday, the final day of a closely contested general election. Preliminary results after polls closed put the ruling National Party near 31% and Labour near 30%, leaving the race too close to call. The cost of living and economic problems were key issues; final results are due November 27.

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