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National Support Dips; New Zealand First Gains Ground

6/3/2025

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In a recent 1News/Verian poll, National's support slipped to 34%, while Labour fell to 29%. Meanwhile, New Zealand First gained traction, rising to 8%. The right bloc could potentially secure a coalition with 63 seats, overshadowing the left's 58. Economic optimism is on the rise at 41%, with Christopher Luxon leading preferred prime minister ratings at 23%, followed closely by Chris Hipkins at 19%.

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In a recent 1News/Verian poll, National's support slipped to 34%, while Labour fell to 29%. Meanwhile, New Zealand First gained traction, rising to 8%. The right bloc could potentially secure a coalition with 63 seats, overshadowing the left's 58. Economic optimism is on the rise at 41%, with Christopher Luxon leading preferred prime minister ratings at 23%, followed closely by Chris Hipkins at 19%.