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October 16, 2023

New Zealand Conservatives Set to Form New Government as Labour Party Falters
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In New Zealand, a coalition of two conservative parties has emerged as
the winner of Saturday's election. The National Party, led by New
Zealand's next prime minister, Christopher Luxon, won 39% of the vote.
It's poised to take power in a right-wing coalition with the populist
anti-immigrant New Zealand First party. The Labour Party of former Prime
Minister Jacinda Ardern won just 27% of the vote. Voters cited the cost
of living as their major concern.


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