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New Zealand Election Set: National Party Eyes Recovery
1/22/2026
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- A Curia Market Research poll shows New Zealand Labour Party on 43 seats and New Zealand National Party on 39, creating a center-right majority of 63 seats.
- Public sentiment shows 32.6% believe the country is headed in the right direction, down 9.8 points.
- The 2026 general election is set for November 7.
- New Zealand National Party leader Christopher Luxon says the November 7 date could allow for an economic recovery.
