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New Zealand postpones elections over coronavirus | News

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday postponed the general election four weeks after October 17, but ruled out delaying it longer as the country tackled a new coronavirus outbreak. “Finally, October 17th … provides enough time for parties to plan on the scope of circumstances in which we …

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New Zealand postpones elections due to virus

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday chose to delay New Zealand’s national elections by four weeks as the country faces a new outbreak of coronavirus in its largest city, Auckland. The election was scheduled for Sept. 19, but will now be held on Oct. 17. Under …

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