Chris vs Chris: Who's running and what's at stake this New Zealand election

Source: BBC · 05 de novembro de 2026 às 19:40 · 3 d ago

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New Zealanders will head to the polls on 7 November to elect a new government, with rising cost of living a key concern for voters.

The report was published on 05 de novembro de 2026 às 19:40 by BBC and is part of the World news coverage.

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