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Election night live: Follow as first election results are released
November 7, 2026
On the ground at National Party HQ
The National Party hardcore are yet to turn up to the Viaduct Events Centre in downtown Auckland.
Dozens of champagne flutes have been set out at the bar.
The results will determine whether they are supped in celebration or sadness.
The smoke machine has been running and the searchlights are on.
-Edward Gay
Greens get their election night started
Green Party co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson are at St Matthew-in-the-City in Auckland as the party's election night event gets started, with a mihi whakatau welcoming attendees.
They have spoken to those gathered, with Marama Davidson beginning in te reo Māori, then outlining in English that "no matter what" they will return to the venue later in the evening.
She then led the congregation in a rendition of Tutira Mai Ngā Iwi.
Comedian Chris Parker is acting as MC. Party campaign director Leroy Beckett - who has worked with Swarbrick since running her initial campaign for Auckland Central in 2020 - and General Manager Miriam Ross have also given speeches thanking volunteers and supporters.
-Russell Palmer, political reporter
On the ground at National Party HQ
The National Party hardcore are yet to turn up to the Viaduct Events Centre in downtown Auckland.
Dozens of champagne flutes have been set out at the bar.
The results will determine whether they are supped in celebration or sadness.
The smoke machine has been running and the searchlights are on.
-Edward Gay
ACT rolls out the pink carpet
Around 80 ACT Party supporters have gathered in downtown Auckland in preparation for the arrival of leader David Seymour.
A pink sparkly carpet has been laid down on the floor, and pink balloon garlands are hanging from the ceiling.
Supporters are in good spirits.
Drinks are flowing and there's plenty of food on offer.
-Ella Stewart
Hipkins' dad on dinner duty
Chris Hipkins' dad has returned to the Labour leader's house with a feast of fish and chips.
Doug told reporters gathered outside that the order included spring rolls - yum.
L&P, the famous in New Zealand fizzy drink, also looked to be part of the menu.
Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall arrived just before 6.30pm, disappearing inside with a large pizza box.
Asked how she was feeling, she was succinct: "Good, thanks."
Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds has also been at the house for the past couple of hours.
She had a quick chat with reporters on her way in, saying the party just had to get the numbers.
-Mary Argue
Anticipation at Opportunity's election night event
Rumbling thunder and torrential rain have cleared to a striking rainbow over Eden Park, where the Opportunity Party is hosting its main election night event, in leader Qiulae Wong’s Mount Albert electorate.
More than 400 supporters, volunteers and party members are gathering at the venue’s World Cup lounge, which is decked out with teal balloons and banners.
There’s a sense of excited anticipation among the crowd that their party could be on the brink of something special tonight, based on polling.
One long-time supporter said this time round just feels different.
Hamilton West candidate Blair Smith, resplendent in a teal suit he bought just for the occasion, says he’s nervous but excited for what might unfold here.
-Kate Newton
On the ground at National Party HQ
The National Party hardcore are yet to turn up to the Viaduct Events Centre in downtown Auckland.
Dozens of champagne flutes have been set out at the bar.
The results will determine whether they are supped in celebration or sadness.
The smoke machine has been...
On the ground at National Party HQ
The National Party hardcore are yet to turn up to the Viaduct Events Centre in downtown Auckland.
Dozens of champagne flutes have been set out at the bar.
The results will determine whether they are supped in celebration or sadness.
The smoke machine has been running and the searchlights are on.
-Edward Gay
Greens get their election night started
Green Party co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson are at St Matthew-in-the-City in Auckland as the party's election night event gets started, with a mihi whakatau welcoming attendees.
They have spoken to those gathered, with Marama Davidson beginning in te reo Māori, then outlining in English that "no matter what" they will return to the venue later in the evening.
She then led the congregation in a rendition of Tutira Mai Ngā Iwi.
Comedian Chris Parker is acting as MC. Party campaign director Leroy Beckett - who has worked with Swarbrick since running her initial campaign for Auckland Central in 2020 - and General Manager Miriam Ross have also given speeches thanking volunteers and supporters.
-Russell Palmer, political reporter
On the ground at National Party HQ
The National Party hardcore are yet to turn up to the Viaduct Events Centre in downtown Auckland.
Dozens of champagne flutes have been set out at the bar.
The results will determine whether they are supped in celebration or sadness.
The smoke machine has been running and the searchlights are on.
-Edward Gay
ACT rolls out the pink carpet
Around 80 ACT Party supporters have gathered in downtown Auckland in preparation for the arrival of leader David Seymour.
A pink sparkly carpet has been laid down on the floor, and pink balloon garlands are hanging from the ceiling.
Supporters are in good spirits.
Drinks are flowing and there's plenty of food on offer.
-Ella Stewart
Hipkins' dad on dinner duty
Chris Hipkins' dad has returned to the Labour leader's house with a feast of fish and chips.
Doug told reporters gathered outside that the order included spring rolls - yum.
L&P, the famous in New Zealand fizzy drink, also looked to be part of the menu.
Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall arrived just before 6.30pm, disappearing inside with a large pizza box.
Asked how she was feeling, she was succinct: "Good, thanks."
Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds has also been at the house for the past couple of hours.
She had a quick chat with reporters on her way in, saying the party just had to get the numbers.
-Mary Argue
Anticipation at Opportunity's election night event
Rumbling thunder and torrential rain have cleared to a striking rainbow over Eden Park, where the Opportunity Party is hosting its main election night event, in leader Qiulae Wong’s Mount Albert electorate.
More than 400 supporters, volunteers and party members are gathering at the venue’s World Cup lounge, which is decked out with teal balloons and banners.
There’s a sense of excited anticipation among the crowd that their party could be on the brink of something special tonight, based on polling.
One long-time supporter said this time round just feels different.
Hamilton West candidate Blair Smith, resplendent in a teal suit he bought just for the occasion, says he’s nervous but excited for what might unfold here.
-Kate Newton
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