Labour leads National in latest RNZ-Reid Research poll

Wednesday 17 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 17 Sep 2025, 8:04am

In this story Labour Party, National Party, ACT Party, Te Pāti Māori, Chris Hipkins, RNZ-Reid Research

A new poll shows Labour leading the party vote at 34.3%, followed closely by National at 32.5%. Neither major party is expected to govern alone, leading to speculation regarding potential coalitions. Meanwhile, both Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins have recorded their lowest approval ratings.

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