January 21, 2026
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that the next general election will be held on 07 November. Economic conditions and the cost of living are expected to be the main points during the election campaign as the country faces a stalled economy. The elections are expected to be a tight race between PM Luxon’s National Party-led coalition and the Labour Party coalition led by Chris Hipkins. The ruling coalition may face challenges in securing a second term, as many of their policies have faced opposition and PM Luxon has seen a decrease in public support.