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Reuters. Since 1996, New Zealand has employed a mixed-member proportional system.
The votes will determine whether Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and the Labour Party will continue to govern the country for another three years or if there will be a shift to the conservative leadership of Christopher Luxon. In this electoral showdown, Labour Party leader Hipkins, aged 45, and National Party leader Luxon, aged 53, are competing to secure their roles in the nation's 54th parliament.
There are restrictions on what news media can report about the election until the polls officially close at 7 pm on Saturday. After this, the Electoral Commission is anticipated to commence with the release of preliminary results.
Moreover, special votes which include ballots from New Zealanders residing overseas and those who cast their votes outside their home constituencies will only be disclosed on November 3. "Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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