New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern casts her vote on the first day of advance voting during the New Zealand general election in Auckland, New Zealand, October 3, 2020. (Photo by Reuters)
New Zealand Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern cast her early vote on Saturday (October 3) in the countrys general election in Auckland.
Arderns rise to become New Zealands most popular prime minister, buoyed by her response to the COVID-19 pandemic that has left the country largely unscathed, has boosted her prospects in the election.
New Zealanders are also voting on two other issues - legalising recreational cannabis and euthanasia - topics that have split opinions in the country.
Voters can head to the polls with about 450 advance polling stations opened across the country in the lead-up to election day on Oct. 17.
(Source: Reuters)
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