# 'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in years

- Published: 2026-11-07T21:36:16Z
- Updated: 2026-11-08T03:07:54Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxr5yyg2nj9eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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The national mood is low, and faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the major parties at the polls.

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