New Zealand will hold a national election on Nov. 7, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced Wednesday.Luxon, the leader of a center-right government, will seek a second term in office, with the election likely to be a ballot on whether his pledges to improve the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic have gained enough traction to convince voters still struggling with living and housing costs.

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called a general election for November 7 and kicked off his re-election campaign on Wednesday asking voters to choose continuity and promising economic prosperity.

Christopher Luxon has confirmed his government will continue to run a tight budget, in his first speech of the election year.

Party caucus retreats are among a number of set pieces jostling for the title of the official start to the political year in an increasingly crowded calendar, but this week’s re