New Zealand govt holds narrow lead in poll nailbiter
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The centre‑right coalition of National, ACT and New Zealand First leads with 67 of 130 seats after 97% of votes counted, enough to form government. Special ballots could still change the margin, and the opposition has not conceded.
Key takeaways
- National, ACT and New Zealand First together hold a slim majority of 67 seats.
- 97% of votes have been counted, leaving special ballots as the only undecided votes.
- The opposition parties have not yet conceded defeat.
- The centrist Opportunity Party is poised to enter parliament and could hold the balance of power.
Read the original at Times of India
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