A voter enters a polling place in Karori, suburban Wellington, on 7 November 2026 as New Zealand votes in its 2026 general election — a closely fought contest between the governing National led coalition and the opposition Labour led bloc.
The Parliament buildings in Wellington stand as a backdrop to New Zealand's 2026 general election on 7 November 2026, with the National led coalition defending power against a challenge from the Labour led opposition bloc.
A signpost points voters to a polling place in Lower Hutt, a city in the Wellington region, on 7 November 2026 as New Zealand holds its 2026 general election amid a close race between the National led coalition and the Labour led bloc.
New Zealanders cast their ballots on 7 November 2026 in a general election described as closely contested, with the governing National led coalition facing a strong challenge from the opposition Labour led bloc at polling stations across the country.