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New Zealand Parliament dissolved, starting campaign for 7 November election

New Zealand's Parliament was dissolved on 1 October, formally opening campaigning for the 7 November general election, which is expected to be close and dominated by cost of living.

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New Zealand's Parliament was dissolved on Thursday 1 October, marking the official start of campaigning for the national election. The 54th Parliament held its final sitting on 23 September, and the vote is set for 7 November. Anadolu Agency describes the contest as tight between the ruling centre-right coalition and a Labour-led left bloc.

A 1News-Verian poll suggests a left-leaning coalition potentially led by Labour could win 65 seats, against 59 for the National, ACT and New Zealand First bloc. The same poll puts Labour and National level on 28%, with the Greens on 16%. Overseas voting begins on 21 October and advance voting opens on 26 October.

Parties are focusing on cost of living, economic management and public services, and the Irish Independent also expects cost of living to dominate. The last election was in October 2023, and Parliament's maximum term is three years.

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Factual, detailed explainer on the dissolution, with polling, seat projections and voting dates.
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Poll numbers, seat projections, election timetable and rules on extra seats.
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“Upcoming vote seen as tight contest between ruling center-right coalition and left-leaning bloc” — Anadolu Agency

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Short report stressing a tight race and cost of living as the main campaign theme.
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Cost of living.
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“The November poll is likely to be dominated by cost-of-living issues” — Irish Independent