Election 2026: Labour slumps in another poll, but still ahead of National
The New Zealand Labour Party has seen a decline in recent polling, dropping to 31% in the latest Anacta survey. While Labour remains ahead of the National Party, the gap has narrowed as political debate intensifies over tax policies.
Why it matters
The polling data reflects shifting voter sentiment in New Zealand ahead of the 2026 election, highlighting the impact of economic policy debates.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins (left) and National Leader Christopher Luxon. Photo / RNZ
The Labour Party has slumped in another poll, falling to 31% in the latest Anacta poll for corporate clients.
This is down four points from the last published version of the poll taken between August 1-11.
The Herald confirmed the figures but did not obtain Anacta’s seat calculation. The figures obtained by the Herald would put the left bloc ahead of the right if the Opportunity Party went with Labour.
National was on 30%, up one point, the Green Party was on 12%, up four points on the last poll.
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