Tag: election_2026
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New Poll Puts Opportunity Party Below 5% MMP Threshold as National and Labour Stay Level
The Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll has National on 28.5% and Labour on 28.2%, with NZ First the largest mover at 12%, while Opportunity's 4.8% is its first reading below the threshold in six recent polls.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomySocial IssuesEnvironmentMedia NZ Election 2026Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll1News-Verian pollOpportunity Party5% MMP thresholdNational PartyLabour PartyNew Zealand FirstGreensACTTe Pāti MāoriWaiarikiRawiri Waititicost of livingIpsos Issues Monitorpolling uncertaintyseat arithmeticoverhang seatsNew Zealand politicsOpinion polls5% thresholdChristopher LuxonChris HipkinsRNZ-Reid ResearchCoalition negotiationsTax policyClimate policyParis AgreementMill RoadACT PartyNZ FirstGreen Partypolling1News Verian pollRNZ Reid Research pollTe Pati MaoriMMP thresholdPoll Intelligenceelection 2026
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One News NZ Leaders' Debate 2026: Full Transcript — Part 1 of 7
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Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and Labor TVNZ Leaders Debate 2026Christopher LuxonChris HipkinsJack TameNational PartyLabour Partycost of livingwagespay equitysupermarketspetrol priceselection 2026full transcript
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POLITICAL POLL INTELLIGENCE #2 | 6 October 2026
Poll Intelligence #2: RNZ-Reid has Labour five points clear of National, but a near-simultaneous 1News-Verian survey finds the opposite bloc result in a reminder that polls are estimates, not measurements.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesMedia RNZ-Reid Research poll1News-Verian pollNew Zealand politicsLabour PartyNational PartyGreen PartyNZ FirstACT PartyOpportunity PartyTe Pati MaoriMMP thresholdpollingparty voteelection 2026Poll Intelligence
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POLITICAL PULSE - What Party Leaders Are Saying On Social Media
Political Pulse reviews the newest Facebook entries from Peters, Seymour, Luxon, Hipkins and Wong
Politics and GovernmentMediaElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesSocial IssuesEnergyTransportationHealthEducation Social Media MonitorLeader WatchNewswire.nzWinston PetersDavid SeymourChristopher LuxonChris HipkinsQiulae WongFacebookNew Zealand politicselection 2026
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New Zealand First Vows to Defend Superannuation and Unveils Bold Economic Plan
Winston Peters of New Zealand First pledges to protect Superannuation from proposed changes, outlining a comprehensive economic plan and criticizing rival parties' policies, including the Opportunity Party's Universal Basic Income proposal.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesElection New Zealand FirstWinston PetersNew Zealand SuperannuationElection 2026Economic PolicySeniorsUniversal Basic IncomeNZ First
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Nelson Mayor Raises Alarm Over Opportunities Party's Proposed Land Tax
Nelson Mayor Hon. Dr Nick Smith met with The Opportunities Party, expressing concerns over their proposed 1.75% land tax. He estimates it would cost Nelson households an additional $7450 annually, potentially doubling land tax costs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyElectionEducationEnvironment NelsonDr Nick SmithThe Opportunities PartyQiulae WongLand TaxElection 2026Local Government
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Spada Unveils Screen Industry Policy Blueprint for New Zealand's 2026 Election
Spada has released a policy blueprint for New Zealand's screen industry ahead of the 2026 election. It outlines five priorities to modernize regulation, boost investment, and protect creative rights in a rapidly changing global environment.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceLegalElection New Zealand Screen Producers GuildSpadaScreen IndustryElection 2026Policy BlueprintFilm IndustryFilmTelevision
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NZ First Leader Winston Peters Declares 'Election Like No Other,' Criticizes Rivals and Key Trade Deal
Winston Peters launched NZ First's campaign in Hawkes Bay, criticizing Labour, Greens, and the Māori Party. He opposed the India FTA and Paris Accord, while promoting a local racecourse project and NZ First's 'common sense' policies.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyTradeElectionEnvironmentSocial Issues Winston PetersNew Zealand FirstHawkes BayIndia Free Trade AgreementParis AccordNew Zealand PoliticsElection 2026NZ First
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Hipkins Unveils Labour's Election Platform, Promises "Future Built Here"
Labour leader Chris Hipkins unveiled key policies at the 2026 Congress, proposing expanded apprenticeships, free healthcare visits, and capped public transport fares. He criticized the current government's economic record, urging New Zealanders to vote for a future built at home.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationSocial IssuesElection Labour PartyChris HipkinsElection 2026ApprenticeshipsHealthcarePublic TransportNew Zealand Labour Party
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Digital Hustings: Political Parties Adopt Americanized Digital Campaign Tactics Ahead of 2026 Election
A review of New Zealand's major political parties' social media feeds reveals a shift towards highly Americanized, algorithm-driven digital campaign strategies ahead of the 2026 election.
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