From The Rio Times · Contributing Reporter · · 1m 20s
New Zealand Votes Saturday
New Zealand's election results to be declared on 27 November after Saturday's voting.
In brief
New Zealand's election results to be declared on 27 November after Saturday's voting. New Zealand's election results will be finalized on 27 November following Saturday's voting, with the Opportunity Party potentially holding the balance of power. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Voting Dates
Voting runs from 3 p.m. Eastern Time Friday to 1 a.m. Eastern Time Saturday, 7 November 2026.
Key Candidates
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s National-led coalition with ACT and NZ First seeks a second term against Labour’s Chris Hipkins.
Polling Disagreements
Recent polls show Labour at 30.7% and National at 26.4% while Verian reports National at 29.5% and Labour at 28.8%.
Opportunity Party
The Opportunity Party, led by Qiulae Wong, polled between 5.1% and 7.2% in recent polls, above the 5% threshold for seats.
Prediction Markets
Polymarket traders priced Christopher Luxon at 54% and Chris Hipkins at 46% to become next prime minister with $225,146 traded.
Advance Votes
913,762 advance votes counted from 26 October to 1 November, 28% more than 2023.
Official Results
Official results due on 27 November, with the writ to be returned by 3 December.
Coalition Rules
Luxon has ruled out working with Labour, Greens, Te Pāti Māori, and Opportunity Party but not ACT or NZ First.
What's Next
Preliminary results appear on election night, with the official result finalized on 27 November.
The big picture
New Zealand's election results will be finalized on 27 November following Saturday's voting, with the Opportunity Party potentially holding the balance of power.
