Election day is finally upon us, with voters across the motu having until 7pm tonight to cast their votes in the 2026 General Election.
Results will gradually come in throughout the night, with Te Ao Māori News bringing you live updates from around the country, across the seven Māori electorates and all major party headquarters.
7:18PM
Mananui Ramsden leads strong for Labour in Te Tai Tonga with 492 votes, well ahead of Te Pāti Māori candidate Lisa Murch, who is in second place, with 253 votes.
7:12pm
Tania Waikato is currently in the lead for Waiariki, ahead of the incumbent MP Rawiri Waititi, with 316 votes to 284 for Te Pāti Māori’s Rawiri Waititi.
7:10pm
National lead strong with first results showing it leading with 31.15%, compared to Labour on 29.51%. Green and Act Party are head to head between 12% and 11% with NZ First following on 9.42% and Opportunity on 5.7%. Te Pati Māori are on 0.26%.
7:00pm
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