Support has risen for all coalition parties, while support has dropped for all opposition parties.
Politics
Tuesday 12:41pm
The Prime Minister spoke to Breakfast this morning after squeezing through a refreshed ministerial lineup for National's section of the coalition Cabinet just before the Easter break.
Tuesday 10:30am
Bishop has lost his roles as Leader of the House and National Party campaign chair.
Thu, Apr 2
Chris Penk and Penny Simmonds have been elevated into Cabinet, the Energy portfolio has been boosted, and long‑serving National MPs Judith Collins and Shane Reti will leave Parliament.
The shape of the National-led Government, heading into what's expected to be a bruising election year, will become clearer later today.
It comes ahead of the departure of Judith Collins and Shane Reti, who are currently two National ministers in Luxon's government.
Tue, Mar 31
"The situation demands far more than what was announced today," says Greens co-leader Marama Davidson.
Tue, Mar 24
It comes after it was revealed New Zealand's economy grew in the final quarter of 2025.
Thu, Mar 19
The Prime Minister stood firm throughout Monday, saying he was "absolutely" not going to resign.
Mon, Mar 9
The National backbencher, who has held the seat since 2014, said the electorate deserved a candidate who lived in the community.
Tue, Mar 3
The Prime Minister said yesterday he supported "any actions" to stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, sponsoring terrorism and repressing its own people.
New Zealand
The decision by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is revealed by 1News.
Wed, Feb 18
He's not normally a fan of the polls, but Winston Peters may have cause to smile at the latest poll.
Mon, Feb 16
The results are revealed in the first 1News Verian poll of election year.
The Prime Minister acknowledged the atmosphere surrounding Waitangi Day and conversations about the Treaty had sometimes been "very heated".
Te Ao Māori
Thu, Feb 5
Judith Collins has been an MP continuously since 2002, holding the title of Mother of the House as the longest-serving female member of Parliament.
Wed, Jan 28
The Cabinet minister and former National Party leader served in senior roles across multiple governments, and leader of the opposition from 2020 to 2021.
Analysis: The latest an election has been held since 2011, likely giving Christopher Luxon more time for the economy to get back on track.
Thu, Jan 22
National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis said it's "game on" for polling day.
Wed, Jan 21
Christopher Luxon spoke in a state of the nation address in front of an Auckland business audience earlier today, saying there's "real cause for optimism".
Mon, Jan 19
Two Chrises, two rival coalitions, and lingering economic malaise will help define the political year ahead.
Willis had previously run in Wellington Central and Ōhāriu.
December 22, 2025
Nicola Willis' performance as Finance Minister is under scrutiny as expectations grow for an economic recovery.
Business
December 16, 2025
The PM also says renters should negotiate with their landlords, saying he's heard stories of people taking "$50 to $100 off a week".
December 14, 2025
In contrast, Hipkins received stronger backing in his position as the Labour leader in the latest 1News Verian poll.
December 9, 2025
