New Zealand election campaign dominated by cost of living, healthcare

Nikkei Asia · Staff Writer · 2026-11-06 04:42 UTC

Minor party led by ex-KPMG consultant poised to play kingmaker as major ones falter

AUCKLAND -- Voters in New Zealand will hold their first national election in three years on Saturday, with inflation and cost of living top of mind as an emerging minor party looks set to play kingmaker, analysts say.

Minor party led by ex-KPMG consultant poised to play kingmaker as major ones falter

National Party leader and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, left, and MPs Chris Bishop, center, and Nicola Willis campaign in Wellington on Nov. 6. © Getty Images

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