Election 2026: Underwhelming end to election night for Labour; key seats up in the air

Jenée TibshraenyWellington Business Editor·nzme·7 Nov, 2026 04:00 PM4 mins to read‌Katie Bradford breaks down the election night results, the seats still too close to call and how special votes could shape the next government.Election night proved underwhelming for many, including the Labour Party. It doesn’t yet know if it will receive the support required to govern, meanwhile candidates in some key electorates remain neck-and-neck with their rivals. “It’s clear that we’re not going to know the exact shape of our next