A long runway for an economic recovery is thought to be the main reason for a November election.  

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's set November 7th as election day – the latest election since 2008.  

Early voting will open on October 26, with final results due in early November. 

Political Commentator Liam Hehir told Andrew Dickens that the Government’s hoping that if they have as much time as possible, people will start to feel more confident regarding the economy.  

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