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New Zealand is keeping a close eye on the December 14th Fijian Election.

Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern while speaking to Auckland-based Radio Tarana says she is hoping that the election will be conducted in a transparent manner.

“Yes, the much-anticipated election in Fiji. Of course, as is the case with every election it is up to those nations to run them and ensure they are transparent and fair and I look forward to seeing the outcome.”

The NZ government has stated it stands ready to assist Fiji in the 2022 General Election.

In 2018, a New Zealand Electoral Commission official was seconded to the Fijian Elections Office to assist Fiji’s preparations for the election that year.