Source: Radio New Zealand
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to announce the date of this year’s general election.
National MPs are gathering for their first caucus meeting of the year in Christchurch, while Labour MPs will also hold theirs in Auckland.
Saturday, 7 November has been mentioned most frequently as a likely date.
Several pundits are picking the election to be called for after the American mid-terms set for 3 November, which will be a key indicator for how US President Donald Trump’s remaining two years in office will fare.
Luxon will speak to reporters shortly.
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