
The ruling National Party and the opposition Labor Party are neck and neck, according to preliminary results.
In New Zealand's general election, 50 percent of the votes have been counted; According to the first results, the ruling National Party and the opposition Labor Party are neck and neck with 30 percent of the votes each.
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General elections were held in New Zealand to determine the new government, and more than 3.7 million voters went to the polls.
According to local media reports, vote counting for the general elections in the island country continues. While it is stated that 50 percent of the votes have been counted, according to the first results, the ruling National Party and the opposition Labor Party are performing neck and neck with approximately 30 percent of the votes.
Final results are expected to be announced by November 27.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Voting in the general elections held to determine the new government in New Zealand started at 09:00 local time and more than 3.7 million voters went to the polls.
In order to form a government in the parliament, it is normally necessary to win at least 61 of the 120 seats.
It is reported in the media that voters' voting preferences will be affected by the increasing cost of living in the country, unemployment and concerns about healthcare services.
New Zealand, which consists of two large islands, north and south, and nearly 700 islets in the Southwest Pacific region, has a population of approximately 5.5 million.
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Final results are expected to be announced by November 27.
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