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Luxon Urges Swift Vote Count Amid Criticism

9/26/2025

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon urged the Electoral Commission to count votes quickly, with the government expecting counting efficiency to improve.
Critics, including Dean Knight, warned Luxon's comments could threaten Electoral Commission's independence.
Karl Le Quesne said the commission aims for a 20-day count, similar to 2023.
Labour MP Duncan Webb criticized the changes, saying they hinder participation as same-day enrolment ends.

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon urged the Electoral Commission to count votes quickly, with the government expecting counting efficiency to improve.
Critics, including Dean Knight, warned Luxon's comments could threaten Electoral Commission's independence.
Karl Le Quesne said the commission aims for a 20-day count, similar to 2023.
Labour MP Duncan Webb criticized the changes, saying they hinder participation as same-day enrolment ends.