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Inflation Tops Concerns as Parties Battle for Support

3/2/2026

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  • Inflation is the top concern for New Zealanders, at 59% in an Ipsos survey.
  • The Labour Party is seen as capable to manage inflation, with support at 35%.
  • The National Party's backing has risen to 28%, narrowing the gap.
  • Healthcare and the economy follow closely, with Labour leading in both.
  • Immigration has risen to 8% as a concern, while New Zealand First leader Winston Peters calls for a strategic turnaround.