New Zealand election too close to call as Luxon faces Hipkins

New Zealanders are voting in a tight legislative election, with polls showing a dead heat between the center-right National-led bloc and the left-wing Labour-led opposition. The outcome hinges on coalition negotiations, with the populist New Zealand First party potentially holding the balance of power. A change in government would shift domestic policy direction, though market impact is likely limited.

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