National faces potential overhang during final election campaign weekend

Sunday 1 November 2026 · 1 outlet · 2 reports · updated Mon 2 Nov, 4:00am

In this story National Party, ACT Party, NZ First

As the election campaign enters its final weekend, discussions have focused on the possibility of the National Party creating an overhang. This could occur if the party wins several electorates despite receiving a low party vote.

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1. The PostSun 1 Nov, 4:00am

   Overhang overhangs National's campaign (opens in new tab)

   • The weekend the overhang became real (opens in new tab) Mon 2 Nov, 4:00am