National out of government in new Talbot Mills poll
Friday 14 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, NZME, National Party, ACT Party, NZ First
A new Anacta/Talbot Mills poll shows the National Party out of government. Chris Hipkins has overtaken Christopher Luxon in preferred Prime Minister rankings, while the Opportunity party is positioned as a kingmaker.
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