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Hung Parliament Looms as Polls Shift | Auckland News
The election’s tipping point is here: a new poll shows Labour and National both below 30%, leaving New Zealand on the brink of a hung parliament. Labour’s lead has narrowed sharply, while Greens, NZ First, and ACT are surging — even the Opportunity Party cracks the 5% threshold. With no clear majority, coalition blocs could end up tied at 60 seats each, forcing messy negotiations. Chris Hipkins edges ahead in PM race, but Luxon’s support slips, and 16% of voters still haven’t picked a leader. A majority say the country’s heading in the wrong direction — and with just two months to go, the…
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