A new Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll suggests the 2026 general election could result in a hung Parliament, with both centre-left and centre-right blocs projected to win 61 seats each.
Conducted from 3–5 August amid economic concerns, the poll shows Labour overtaking National as the largest party, rising 2 points to 33.6 percent, while National falls 2.1 points to 31.8 percent.
The Greens edge up to 9.8 percent, ACT slips to 8.6 percent, New Zealand First drops to 7.8 percent, and Te Pāti Māori dips to 3.2 percent.
Cost of living remains voters’ top priority, followed by the broader economy. Preferred Prime Minister ratings show Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon tied at 20.2 percent, with Winston Peters at 8.2 percent.
Wondering how low the centre right will slip now that the vehicle tracking, surveillance and associated much higher road use tax is taken into account.
People vote politicians out, not in.
Believe NONE of these ‘polls’ which are an extension of the manipulative PTB.
If that’s the case we are truly f+-&$d.
So the sheep think the other farmer and his dog are a better bet. Voters in this country really are idiots.
Going back to Labour, is like a dog going back to it’s vomit. Staying with National, is living with a abusive spouse.
I think the “Union-Curia” poll people are biased. What f-wit in their right minds want to go back to Labour and “Pipkins”. Have NZers had their memories tampered with or something!
Anyone voting for either cheek of the globalist arse, needs their metaphorically kicked.