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SYDNEY: New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said campaigning ahead of the October 14 election was just ramping up as parliament was dissolved on Friday, with opinion polls suggesting six years of centre-left Labour government were likely to end next month. Higher living costs are set to be a central theme in the election after inflation surged to three-decade highs and interest rates rose sharply, with parties promising their policies would bring relief to voters. Opinion polls show a coalition of conservative parties is favoured to govern after...