New Zealand votes on November 7 in tight election race

· Politics · New Zealand

New Zealand votes in a general election on November 7, with opinion polls pointing to another close contest between the ruling centre-right National-led coalition and opposition parties, the largest of which is the centre-left Labour Party. The election is dominated by the cost of living, housing, jobs, public services and how to deal with a more uncertain world. The vote comes days after unemployment data showed the jobless rate at an 11-year high.

Why it matters：The result will shape New Zealand's approach to its economy and alliances at a time of global uncertainty.

Key points

  • Polls point to a close race between National and Labour
  • Cost of living and housing dominate the campaign
  • Unemployment is at an 11-year high

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