Labour party support rises to 38 per cent in new poll

Thursday 13 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 13 Nov 2025, 4:56pm

In this story Labour Party, National Party, Te Pāti Māori, Chris Hipkins

The Labour Party has reached its highest polling level in three years, hitting 38 per cent following the announcement of a capital gains tax plan. The Talbot Mills/Anacta Poll suggests the centre-left bloc could form a government, provided Te Pāti Māori wins an electorate seat.

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1. The Press via The PostThu 13 Nov 2025, 2:37pm

   Labour surges to 38% in new poll - but still needs Te Pāti Māori (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 13 Nov 2025, 3:40pm

   New poll shows Labour pushing 40% and likely leading a government (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 13 Nov 2025, 4:56pm

   Poll results: Labour jumps to 38% after capital gains tax announcement, National also up (opens in new tab)