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New Zealand Waits for the Final Vote Count

In this lesson: Find what remains uncounted and the expected results date.

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

New Zealand has not yet settled who will govern after its November 7 election. The current government’s three parties have a small lead in early results, Reuters reported.

About 400,000 special votes still need to be counted. Official results are due on November 27.

Source: Reuters and Electoral Commission, 2026-11-09. https://uk.marketscreener.com/news/new-zealand-s-new-lawmakers-start-to-arrive-at-parliament-as-government-remains-in-limbo-ce785fd2d081f520

Read and practise

1. What still needs to be counted?

   1. All ordinary votes from election night
   2. About 400,000 special votes
   3. All votes in the election

2. When are official results due?

   1. November 7
   2. November 9
   3. November 27

Your turn

Why does New Zealand still have to wait?

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