According to the poll results, Labour garnered 34.8 percent of the party votes, while National received 33.5 percent. ACT, Greens, NZ First, and Te Pāti Māori also secured seats in Parliament. The centre-right bloc saw a slight decrease in seats, while the centre-left bloc experienced a small increase.
In terms of preferred prime minister, Christopher Luxon maintained a slight lead over Chris Hipkins. However, both candidates saw a decrease in their approval ratings. The poll, conducted by Curia Market Research Ltd for the NZ Taxpayers’ Union, surveyed 1000 adult New Zealanders through phone and online methods.
It is important to note that polls serve as a snapshot of public opinion at a specific time and may not accurately predict the final election outcome. Curia, a reputable pollster in New Zealand, conducted this survey with a margin of error of +/- 3.1%.
Overall, the poll results indicate a shift in political preferences, highlighting the dynamic nature of New Zealand’s political landscape.
