
The official result is expected on November 27th – 131 seats in parliament
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The special votes make up almost 14 percent of all votes and could significantly shift the balance of power. This includes, among other things, votes from New Zealanders abroad and from voters who voted outside their actual constituency. In the past, they often benefited predominantly left-wing parties. The official result is not expected until November 27th.
The special votes make up almost 14 percent of all votes and could significantly shift the balance of power. This includes, among other things, votes from New Zealanders abroad and from voters who voted outside their actual constituency. In the past, they often benefited predominantly left-wing parties. The official result is not expected until November 27th.
Then the country could face a difficult government formation process. The smaller parties, particularly the emerging Opportunity Party, are likely to play a crucial role in this. The party led by its leader Qiulae Wong made it into parliament for the first time with almost six percent and is expected to receive seven seats. Luxon initially ruled out working with her because of her tax plans. Wong, on the other hand, is keeping talks open with both political camps.
Unusually large parliament
It is already clear that New Zealand will have an unusually large parliament in the future. Instead of the usual 120 seats, 131 mandates are now planned according to the preliminary count. This would be the largest representation of the people since the proportional representation system was introduced in 1996.
The larger parliament is a result of so-called overhang mandates. In the Pacific country, citizens vote for a party and a candidate in their constituency. If a party wins more constituencies than it is entitled to based on the national vote share, it is allowed to keep the additional seats. This time Parliament will grow by 11 to 131 seats. For a majority, 66 instead of the usual 61 seats are needed.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The official election results will be published on November 27th.
Very likely · Within days
The Opportunity Party is expected to win seven seats in parliament.
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