New Zealand will hold a national election on Nov. 7, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced Wednesday.Luxon, the leader of a center-right government, will seek a second term in office, with the election likely to be a ballot on whether his pledges to improve the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic have gained enough traction to convince voters still struggling with living and housing costs.

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called a general election for November 7 and kicked off his re-election campaign on Wednesday asking voters to choose continuity and promising economic prosperity.

Party caucus retreats are among a number of set pieces jostling for the title of the official start to the political year in an increasingly crowded calendar, but this week’s re

Christopher Luxon has confirmed his government will continue to run a tight budget, in his first speech of the election year.