Conservative Christopher Luxon Wins New Zealand Election After Six Years of Liberal Government

Christopher Luxon elected as prime minister, defeating Labour's Chris Hipkins.
Luxon's National Party received about 40% of the vote and will form a coalition government.
Outgoing PM Jacinda Ardern's strict COVID policies contributed to her party's decline.
Key issues were the economy, cost of living, petrol prices, housing shortages, and food costs.
Luxon promises tax cuts, economic focus, and changes to indigenous Māori policies.