https://flipnews.co.uk/topics/new-zealand-election/ The latest Flip News stories on new-zealand-election. en-GB Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:05:45 GMT https://flipnews.co.uk/world/new-zealand-parliament-dissolved-november-election/ https://flipnews.co.uk/world/new-zealand-parliament-dissolved-november-election/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT New Zealand's Parliament was dissolved on 1 October, officially opening campaigning for the 7 November general election — with a closely watched poll pointing to a tight contest between the ruling centre-right coalition and a Labour-led left bloc. Sarah Whitfield new-zealand-election new-zealand elections Reuters / The Straits Times