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New Zealand won't know new government for weeks

New Zealand won't know new government for weeksvor 5 Tagen7 Min.

There is no clear winner in New Zealand's general elections, but whoever forms government will have a lot of negotiating ahead.<br /><br />New Zealand's election has failed to deliver a clear winner.<br><br>Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's National Party has secured the most seats, but Labour leader Chris Hipkins is refusing to concede.<br><br>Millions of New Zealanders cast their votes, including thousands living overseas, many of them in Australia.<br><br><b>In this episode:</b><br><ul><li>Neither major party has emerged with a clear majority after NZ's general election</li><li>Negotiations will be required to form coalitions with minor parties, including Opportunity</li><li>Cost of living and racial tensions are likely to dominate the new parliament</li><li>Opportunity party poised to enter parliament for the first time in New Zealand's history</li><li>The final results of counting will be released on November 27</li></ul>SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.<br><br>Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.<br><br>For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.