National and Labour remain stuck in polls at campaign halfway mark

The PostNewsroomMonday 19 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, Winston Peters, ACT Party, David Seymour

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With three weeks remaining until the election, neither National nor Labour has gained ground in the polls, with both parties remaining in the late 20s. While party leaders focus on regional visits and strategic areas, polling shows a stalemate between the two major parties.

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