Reserve Bank holds the keys to re-election

Wednesday 28 January 2026

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has announced that the general election will be held on 7 November 2026, with Parliament dissolving on 1 October.

The announcement comes amid tight and volatile polling, with NZ First rising sharply, Labour gaining ground, but the National‑led coalition still ahead.

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Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.