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New Zealand’s National Party government has won its third consecutive election, increasing its vote and trouncing the Labour Party.
Echoing Paul Keating’s true believers speech, Key said of his win: “This is a victory for those who kept the faith.”
As counting drew to a close tonight, National had won 48.1% of the vote, an increase of 0.8%. It appears certain to win 61 seats in the 120-member House of Representatives, an increase of two. [Read more…]
The Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten, has addressed the New Zealand Labour Party Congress in Wellington.
Shorten was introduced by Clare Curran, the member for Dunedin South and Opposition shadow minister for Civil Defence and Emergency Management, and Open Government and ICT.
Earlier, the New Zealand Opposition Leader, David Cunliffe, addressed the Congress.
The New Zealand National Party leader, John Key, has claimed victory in today’s general election.
Key said the road ahead for New Zealand may be “rocky” and called for national unity. “Now is the time for working together,” he told supporters.
Key announced that he had spoken to minor party leaders and secured their support for forming a new government. [Read more…]
The New Zealand Labour Party government has been defeated in today’s general election.
The Prime Minister, Helen Clark, has conceded defeat and announced her resignation as Labour leader.
“My job as leader of the Labour Party is complete,” Clark told supporters.
Clark’s government was elected in 1999 and served three terms.
The new Prime Minister will John Key, leader of the National Party. [Read more…]