Turnbull wishes NZ PM luck for poll day

Malcolm Turnbull has sent his best wishes to New Zealand's prime minister ahead of Saturday's election.

Malcolm Turnbull has wished New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English well for Saturday's election.

"He's been a great leader in New Zealand for many years," Mr Turnbull told reporters on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland on Friday.

The National Party leader is facing a tough battle to retain his job amid hype around Labour's new leader Jacinda Ardern.


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