Dame Cindy Kiro

Governor-General of New Zealand

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Office: Governor-General of New Zealand

Born: July 2, 1958, Whangārei

Education: Massey University, University of Auckland, European University Institute

Previous offices: Children’s Commissioner

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

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New Zealand Parliament dissolved ahead of tight November election

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Signed the election writ on October 4

Preliminary results on November 7 left National and Labour nearly tied, with BBC News reporting a low national mood and voters deserting the major parties: Labour 29.36% and National 29.21%. National was projected to win 42 seats and Labour 36 in a 131-seat Parliament, with the National-led bloc of National, ACT and New Zealand First holding 67 seats, a one-seat majority. About 399,000 special votes, roughly 14% of the total, remain to be counted before the official result on November 27.

Updated 3 days ago