# New Zealand braces for knife-edge election: What you need to know

- Source: Al Jazeera
- Published: 2026-11-05T06:34:50+00:00
- Category: Local
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Smaller parties hold the key, with major contenders expected to fall short of the majority needed to govern alone.

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