Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has lost the 2023 New Zealand election, leading Labour to a humiliating result, with the current count indicating they may lose more than 30 seats.
Former Air New Zealand chief executive and National Party leader Christopher Luxon will become the 42nd Prime Minister of New Zealand.
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins concedes defeat in the general election. Picture: Supplied / Facebook In order to form government, either the left or right blocs – how New Zealand refers to coalitions – must reach 61 seats. Mr Luxon remains sceptical of Labour’s call to rule out working with Mr Peters. He said while he’d prefer just to be in coalition with the ACT Party, he’ll “make the call” to Peters if he needs to.
Every voter gets two votes – one from their electorate and one for a party. The winner in each electorate gets one of the 72 seats.Hipkins cast his vote prior to election day.
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