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As New Zealand polls close, results expected to be tightest in years
Polling places closed on Saturday after the final day of voting in New Zealand's election following a tense campaign that left the main contenders neck and neck with no clear route to victory for either. An incumbent conservative government led by the National party is seeking a second term against a leftwing bloc led by Labour. In polls close to election day, neither Prime Minister Christopher Luxon of National nor opposition leader Chris Hipkins of Labour had a clear path to victory, with minor parties on the ideological flanks expected to hold sway over the next government's formation. Voting began on October 26 and ended on Saturday at 7 pm. New Zealand's Electoral Commission aimed to release a count of 5 per cent of the vote within 30 minutes of polls closing. Results from 95 per cent of ballots cast are expected by the end of Saturday night. A final, verified tally is due on November 27, including results from votes cast by New Zealanders living abroad. Analysts said the fat

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