Luxon dismisses polls showing tight electoral race

Tuesday 12 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5:30pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, Chris Hipkins, TVNZ, Taxpayers' Union

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon intends to continue the coalition's economic plans despite recent polling showing a close race between National and Labour. Recent data indicates Labour has overtaken National in popularity, with both parties remaining neck-and-neck.

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1. RNZTue 12 Aug 2025, 1:13pm

   Christopher Luxon shrugs off polls showing tight electoral race (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 12 Aug 2025, 1:25pm

   Christopher Luxon won’t discuss poor polls with caucus, Labour not saying anything about tax policy (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 12 Aug 2025, 5:30pm

   Eight major Luxon government wins (and eight controversies) (opens in new tab)