Labour leads National on cost of living in new Ipsos poll

Sunday 31 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 31 Aug 2025, 10:05pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, NZME, National Party, Nicola Willis, Ipsos

A new Ipsos Issues Monitor poll shows National has lost ground on the economy. Voters continue to view Labour as the party most capable of managing the cost of living, which remains the top issue for 60% of voters.

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1. RNZSun 31 Aug 2025, 5:25pm

   Labour increases lead over National on handling cost of living, Ipsos poll finds (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 31 Aug 2025, 10:05pm

   Labour leads on cost of living as National loses economic ground in poll (opens in new tab)