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NZ First Surge Narrows Gap to National in Poll

5/14/2026

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Winston Peters rose to 17% in the May 1-10 poll, narrowing his gap to National leader Christopher Luxon to three points.
Christopher Luxon survived a confidence vote in mid-April and stays National Party leader.
The poll gave Chris Hipkins 23% support as preferred prime minister, with 12% naming no candidate.
The Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll projected Labour 41 seats, National 39, NZ First 15, Greens 12, Act eight and Te Pati Maori five.

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Story summary

Winston Peters rose to 17% in the May 1-10 poll, narrowing his gap to National leader Christopher Luxon to three points.
Christopher Luxon survived a confidence vote in mid-April and stays National Party leader.
The poll gave Chris Hipkins 23% support as preferred prime minister, with 12% naming no candidate.
The Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll projected Labour 41 seats, National 39, NZ First 15, Greens 12, Act eight and Te Pati Maori five.