New Zealand's general election results leave the formation of a government uncertain
The National Party and Labour Party are in a close race following the conclusion of New Zealand's parliamentary election. Preliminary results show the parties are nearly deadlocked as more than 99 percent of votes have been counted. A final official result is expected on November 27 after the counting of special votes.
- Voting has concluded in New Zealand's election.
- A final opinion poll released on Friday put Labour at 30 percent of the vote.
- The National Party has 30.90 percent of the party vote with 14.4 percent of results counted.
- The election pits the National Party against the Labour Party.
- Final results will not be known until November 27.
- Early results showed the Opportunity Party winning over 5 percent.
- Results with 95 percent of votes counted showed the National Party and Labour Party neck-and-neck.
- At least 61 mandates are required for a government majority in the parliament with 120 seats.
- Preliminary results suggest the National Party, ACT, and New Zealand First will net a total of 67 seats in parliament.
- The incumbent conservative government led by the National party is seeking a second term.
- Unemployment is at its highest in more than a decade.
- Deputy leader Nicola Willis will not return to parliament.
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