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- National leader Christopher Luxon announced the election for October 26, calling it logical.
- Labour MP Camilla Belich said only two of 22 Epsom booths would open on October 26.
- Belich argued closed booths could affect a tight election and linked the issue to removing same-day enrolment.
- National Party dismissed Labour’s criticism as desperation, saying leader Chris Hipkins must be worried the date was public nine months.
