Economy to take centre stage at September 23 election, PM Bill English saysROBERT KITCHIN/FAIRFAX NZ Prime Minister Bill English announces election dateKiwi voters will go the polls on September 23, with Prime Minister Bill English saying the economy will be at the heart of National's bid for a fourth term. ROBERT KITCHIN/FAIRFAX NZ Prime Minister Bill English has contacted Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy to confirm the election date. READ MORE:* Live: Bill English unveils election date"New Zealand is well placed compared to many other countries. STUFF.CO.NZ Prime Minister Bill English has announced New Zealand will go to the polls on September 23, 2017. ROB KITCHIN / FAIRFAX NZ Prime Minister Bill English announces the date of the 2017 General Election.

Source: Stuff February 01, 2017 02:16 UTC