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Prime Minister passed over easier election dates
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chose a challenging election date despite Electoral Commission advice.
In brief
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chose a challenging election date despite Electoral Commission advice. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon selected 7 November for elections, a date Electoral Commission said was 'challenging but manageable' due to Labour Day voting issues. Originally reported by RNZ.
Election date choice
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon picked 7 November for elections despite Electoral Commission advice.
Electoral Commission advice
Electoral Commission described 7 November as "challenging but manageable" due to advance voting on public holiday.
Alternative dates
Two alternatives - 17 October and 21 November - were considered "administratively more feasible".
Labour concerns
Labour MP Camilla Belich worries Epsom voters will find polling booths closed on Labour Day.
“She said just two of the 22 voting places in Epsom, the electorate she is contesting, would be open on 26 October and voters could turn up to cast their ballot, only to find the booth closed.”
The main idea
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon selected 7 November for elections, a date Electoral Commission said was 'challenging but manageable' due to Labour Day voting issues.
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