New Zealand's National party faces historic election defeat
New Zealand's National party has fallen to 25.9 per cent, its worst in six years, as Labour leads at 30.8 per cent.
A month before New Zealand's November 7 election, Prime Minister Chris Luxon's National party has fallen 3.2 per cent in a month and 6.6 per cent in a year. Labour leads on 30.8 per cent and would likely form government.
The Greens have surged almost five points to 14.8 per cent, with co-leaders Chloe Swarbick and Marama Davidson. Luxon's personal approval is deeply negative at -24, and 53 per cent of voters think the country is on the wrong track.
National has held office six times since 1949 but has never failed to win a second term. Labour leader Chris Hipkins leads Luxon as preferred prime minister 22 per cent to 17.
- 25.9 per cent
- National party support
- 30.8 per cent
- Labour party support
- 14.8 per cent
- Greens party support
- -24
- Luxon net favourability
Why it mattersA regional government shift can reshape trade, immigration, and diplomatic ties across the Tasman.
AustraliaNew Zealand government change could affect trans-Tasman relations, trade arrangements, and regional security policy.
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