Election date November 26, Key rules out working with Winston
PM reveals election date uncharacteristically early; says creates certainty.
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The New Zealand general election will be held on Saturday November 26, Prime Minister John Key announced this afternoon. The PM also ruled out working with Winston Peters.
“I believe it is in the country’s best interests to know the date of the General Election early in election year,” Mr Key told reporters.
“It creates certainty for New Zealanders and allows people to plan accordingly. This is particularly true this year when the Rugby World Cup, the third largest sporting event in the world, is being hosted by New Zealand.
“Last night I rang the Governor-General to advise him of the election date,” he said.
The House will rise on Thursday 6 October, and Parliament will be dissolved on 20 October. Writ day will follow on Wednesday, 26 October, and nomination day will be Tuesday 1 November.
Mr Key ruled out working with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, should he be re-elected to Parliament.
Rob Hosking
Wed, 02 Feb 2011
Wed, 02 Feb 2011
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Election date November 26, Key rules out working with Winston
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