Politics
New Zealand’s Parliament has been dissolved, officially marking the start of the election campaign for next month’s general election.
New Zealand’s Parliament has been dissolved, officially marking the start of the election campaign for next month’s general election. According to foreign media reports, the final sitting of the country’s 54th Parliament was held on September 23, while the general election will take place on November 7. This election is expected to see a closely contested race between an opposition bloc led by the center-left Labor Party and the governing right-wing coalition. Overseas voting will begin on October 21, while advance voting will start on October 26. During the election campaign, rival political parties are focusing on key issues including the cost of living, economic management and public services. New Zealand’s previous general election was held in October 2023. The maximum term of the country’s Parliament is three years.
