Preliminary results from New Zealand’s November 7, 2026, general election under the MMP system show the Green Party positioned for third place with approximately 16 seats, ahead of ACT on 13 and New Zealand First on 12. This reflects consistent pre-election polling averages around 14-15% for the Greens, combined with gains in both party vote share and electorate contests relative to 2023. National and Labour lead with roughly 42 and 36 seats respectively, while Opportunity enters with seven seats. Special votes due by November 27 could adjust totals modestly, though large shifts sufficient to reorder third place remain unlikely given current margins. Overhang effects and final seat allocations will determine the definitive ranking.