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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Serena Solomon in Auckland

New Zealand election 2023: voters head to the polls

About one million of New Zealand’s 3.5m eligible voters in have cast their ballot ahead of the 14 October election day.
About 1 million of New Zealand’s 3.5 million eligible voters cast their ballot ahead of the 14 October election day. Photograph: Ben McKay/AAP

New Zealanders will head to the polls on Saturday for the final day of voting in the nation’s 54th general election, as some unusual election laws kick in to restrict campaigning and coverage.

Polling stations will open from 9am (GMT 8pm Friday) for New Zealanders wanting to vote in person. About 1 million of the 3.5 million eligible voters have already had their say during two weeks of advance voting.

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