New Zealand political tensions rise as coalition partners negotiate power
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Vanessa Weenink, Michael Wood, David Seymour, Christopher Luxon
New Zealand
November 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 111/10/2026, 3:22:01 PM
Outgoing National MP Vanessa Weenink criticizes the coalition's rightward shift. Labour's Michael Wood faces scrutiny over leadership comments amid a tight electorate race. Act leader David Seymour challenges National's claim to the finance portfolio.
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