Vote Compass gauges how voters feel their choices will ease the cost of living.

Most voters doubt cost of living will improve – even if their party wins

Rising costs has been the single biggest issue this election campaign.

Thu, Nov 5

What we've learned from 400,000 Vote Compass users as election day looms

What we've learned from 400,000 Vote Compass users as election day looms

Go to 1News.co.nz/VoteCompass to see how your views line up with the parties' policies.

Mon, Nov 2

Tobacco, rent and rates: Where voters part ways with their parties

Tobacco, rent and rates: Where voters part ways with their parties

Vote Compass reveals where voters have different views to the parties they back.

Thu, Oct 29

Should wealthier Kiwis pay more tax? Here’s what voters think

Should wealthier Kiwis pay more tax? Here’s what voters think

New Vote Compass findings reveal how views have shifted across five elections and what higher earners think about wealthier people paying more.

Sat, Oct 24

Some electorates lean a long way left or right – see where yours sits

Some electorates lean a long way left or right – see where yours sits

New analysis from Vote Compass shows the political contrasts across the country - and why a party stronghold doesn’t tell the whole story.

Thu, Oct 22

Party leaders want our vote, but we aren't finding them very favourable.

How we rate our party leaders: None of them makes it to 5 out of 10

Vote Compass reveals how voters rate the party leaders, who fared best among the undecided, and how the scores compared with previous leaders.

Sat, Oct 17

Still undecided: What will it take to win these voters over?

Still undecided: What will it take to win these voters over?

One is voting for the first time. Another could wait until election day to choose. Three undecided voters explain what’s making this decision difficult.

Fri, Oct 16

The three issues most dividing New Zealand revealed

The three issues most dividing New Zealand revealed

New Vote Compass data reveals which election issues draw the strongest opposing views.

Thu, Oct 15

Random drug testing for unemployed also on the table as Luxon digs into campaign mode.

National's plan to drug test jobseekers gets wide backing from public

Results from Vote Compass show support for the pledge extended beyond National’s own voters.

Mon, Oct 12

Young and old are worried about the cost of living but their opinions part ways after that.

How priorities have shifted for different generations this election

Younger and older voters share a top concern this election. But new Vote Compass findings reveal how priorities have changed since 2023.

Fri, Oct 9

Both groups found surprises in their results.

What happened when first-time voters and retirees tried Vote Compass

Eleven Aucklanders, separated by decades of voting experience, worked through the same 30 questions. Some results confirmed what they believed. Others prompted surprise.

Tue, Oct 6

Vote Compass 2026: Compare your views with party policies

Vote Compass 2026: Compare your views with party policies

In an election where old loyalties are being tested and every vote could matter, 1News Vote Compass lets Kiwis see where they stand.

Sun, Oct 4