Final campaign week begins for 2026 election

Monday 2 November 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 2 Nov, 5:00am

In this story Labour Party, National Party, Hobson's Pledge, Don Brash

The final week of the 2026 election campaign has commenced. Voters face various political messages as Labour and National pursue different paths to power under the MMP system.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldMon 2 Nov, 5:00am

   Election 2026: The paths to power for Labour, National as final campaign week kicks off (opens in new tab)Premium

2. NewsroomMon 2 Nov, 5:00am

   Election 2026: The most febrile final week since the days of the Exclusive Brethren (opens in new tab)