2026 election turnout on track to be second lowest in New Zealand history

Turnout in the 2026 New Zealand general election is on track to be the second lowest in the country's history, RNZ reports. The Electoral Commission estimated 74.6 percent of enrolled voters had voted by 1pm on election day, down from 78.2 percent in 2023. Special votes are still being counted. Final results are due 27 November.