New Zealand Votes on 7 November in Close Contest
New Zealanders go to the polls on 7 November to choose a new government. Rising cost of living is a key concern for voters, and the race is being framed around two candidates both named Chris. Voters will decide who leads the country after the vote.
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New Zealand elects its Parliament by public vote, and the winning party or coalition forms the government. Cost of living, including food and housing prices, has been a major issue for voters in many countries recently.