No, it wasn’t a rogue poll. Chris Hipkins and Labour’s trend is down – Heather du Plessis-Allan

Friday 11 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 11 Sep, 1:40pm

In this story Labour Party, Chris Hipkins, Newstalk ZB, Taxpayers' Union

OPINION: Labour's poll slide suggests Chris Hipkins faces a steep path to victory.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffFri 11 Sep, 1:05pm

   Hipkins is just warming up, but the election race is already well and truly on (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 11 Sep, 1:40pm

   No, it wasn’t a rogue poll. Chris Hipkins and Labour’s trend is down – Heather du Plessis-Allan (opens in new tab)