NZ election to be held on September 23

The New Zealand election will be held on September 23 , Prime Minister Bill English has announced.

The New Zealand election will be held on September 23, Prime Minister Bill English has announced. (AAP)

The New Zealand national election will be held on September 23.

Prime Minister Bill English announced the date on Wednesday following a National Party caucus meeting at Premier House.

National came to power in 2008 under former prime minister John Key and will be seeking a fourth term under Mr English's leadership.