The New Zealand Election That Could ‘Flip the Table’

New York Times5 November 2026, 05:01 UTCNew Zealand

Support for the major parties — led by two men called Chris — is cratering, thanks to dissatisfaction with the economy. Minor parties stand to benefit from a desire among voters for change.

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