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Labour Tops Polls as Kiwis Worry Over Living Costs
8/31/2025
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Story summary
- An Ipsos poll indicates 60% of New Zealanders prioritize the cost of living as their main concern.
- Labour has gained trust over National regarding this issue, with National's support falling to 26%.
- Labour leads on 14 of the top 20 issues, including healthcare and housing.
- Voter sentiment has shown little change since 2022.
