National Party leader Christopher Luxon said being elected prime minister was a great honour and he was humbled and energised by the support. The party released its party list rankings in August. Labour losses and winsThe Labour Party took just nearly 27 percent of the vote, with 17 electorate seats and 17 list seats. As results started to roll in, National Party candidate Melissa Lee was slightly ahead for the first time since standing in the 2009 by-election. Mt Albert has long been considered a safe Labour seat, home to former prime ministers including Helen Clark and Jacinda Ardern.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 15, 2023 01:31 UTC