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2 November 2026

Quarter of enrolled voters have already cast their ballot

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

Quarter of enrolled voters have already cast their ballot

More than 900,000 people have voted as of yesterday, compared to about 700,000 on the equivalent date in 2023.

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