New Zealand will hold general elections on November 7

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Laxon said the results of the November 7 national election would depend on economic issues. On Monday, October 26, early voting began, which, as local polls show, will be very tense.

With voters frustrated by slow-moving and persistently high inflation, the cost of living has become a key issue in the election, leading to competing policy decisions from across the political spectrum.

Christopher Laxon has said his National Party has a "best plan" to promote economic growth and improve housing affordability.

We have worked incredibly hard over the last three years. Our plan is working, but we need more time, he said after casting his vote.

Opposition leader Chris Hipkins has revealed he hopes to form a Labour-led government before Christmas and act quickly to reduce the pressure on living costs.

The ballot boxes will open in shopping malls, transport hubs and public halls across the country for nearly two weeks ahead of Election Day.