Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZThe 2026 election will be held on November 7, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced today. The prime minister says National has done a lot in the last two years, but more hard work was ahead of them. Luxon said people could expect further affordable housing, infrastructure and community growth with National in power. He said National inherited a mess after a Labour-led government, but a lot of signs were pointing to a recovery.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 21, 2026 00:27 UTC