Green Party losing in Auckland Central and National ahead of rivals in new poll
A new poll suggests the Green Party may lose the Auckland Central electorate to the National Party. The shift is attributed to Labour voters supporting their own candidate rather than the Green incumbent, Chlöe Swarbrick.
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Electorate polling provides insight into shifting voter loyalties and the strategic challenges of coalition-style politics in New Zealand.
Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick and National's candidate Candace Kinser (inset) are among those contesting the Auckland Central seat. Photos / NZME
The Green Party is on track to narrowly lose the Auckland Central electorate it has held for two consecutive elections, according to a new poll.
A Curia Poll commissioned by the Taxpayers’ Union and obtained by the Herald shows National in first place, polling 30%, and the Greens five points behind on 25%.
Labour is one point behind the Greens on 24%.
The poll did not let voters in the electorate pick from named candidates, but asked which party they would give their candidate vote. The poll was of 400 people and has a margin of error of +/- 4.9% at the 95% confidence level. The polling period was July 22-29. Curia is also used by the National Party for internal polls.
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