AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 07: People turn out to vote at the Warkworth Hall on November 07, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealanders went to the ballot box with pre-polling showing a tight race as the economy faced persistent headwinds from increased fuel prices and government cost-cutting in a high inflation environment. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 07: People turn out to vote at the Warkworth Hall on November 07, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealanders went to the ballot box with pre-polling showing a tight race as the economy faced persistent headwinds from increased fuel prices and government cost-cutting in a high inflation environment. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 07: People turn out to vote at the Matakana Community Hall on November 07, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealanders went to the ballot box with pre-polling showing a tight race as the economy faced persistent headwinds from increased fuel prices and government cost-cutting in a high inflation environment. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 07: People turn out to vote at the Warkworth Hall on November 07, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealanders went to the ballot box with pre-polling showing a tight race as the economy faced persistent headwinds from increased fuel prices and government cost-cutting in a high inflation environment. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 07: People turn out to vote at the Point Wells Community Centre on November 07, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealanders went to the ballot box with pre-polling showing a tight race as the economy faced persistent headwinds from increased fuel prices and government cost-cutting in a high inflation environment. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 07: People turn out to vote at the Matakana Community Hall on November 07, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealanders went to the ballot box with pre-polling showing a tight race as the economy faced persistent headwinds from increased fuel prices and government cost-cutting in a high inflation environment. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 07: People turn out to vote at the Warkworth Hall on November 07, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealanders went to the ballot box with pre-polling showing a tight race as the economy faced persistent headwinds from increased fuel prices and government cost-cutting in a high inflation environment. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 07: People turn out to vote at the Point Wells Community Centre on November 07, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealanders went to the ballot box with pre-polling showing a tight race as the economy faced persistent headwinds from increased fuel prices and government cost-cutting in a high inflation environment. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)