New Zealand’s parliament completed its final sitting on Wednesday before the Nov. 7 election, with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defending his centre-right government’s record and opposition Labour leader Chris Hipkins accusing it of failing to ease household pressures. Luxon cited economic growth, record exports and lower government debt, while Hipkins said the government had pursued the wrong priorities and failed to deliver on its central promises. The campaign is expected to focus on the cost of living, economic management and public services. Luxon’s National Party is seeking to retain office, potentially with coalition partners ACT New Zealand and New Zealand First. Parliament is due to be formally dissolved on October 1.