New Zealand is preparing for an election that is expected to be very close, according to Al Jazeera English. The outlet reported that smaller parties are expected to hold the balance of power. It said the major contenders are expected to fall short of the majority needed to govern alone. This is a single-source report and has not been independently verified. The report does not give the election date, party names, polling figures or coalition options.
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New Zealand election expected to be very close, Al Jazeera English reports
Al Jazeera English reports smaller parties are expected to hold the balance of power
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- According to Al Jazeera English, New Zealand is preparing for an election expected to be very close.
- Al Jazeera English reported that smaller parties are expected to hold the balance of power.
- According to the report, the major contenders are expected to fall short of a majority to govern alone.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishNew Zealand braces for knife-edge election: What you need to know