Election 2026: New poll shows Labour edging ahead of National as Opportunity hits 5%

Home / New Zealand / PoliticsUpdatedKatie Bradford Senior Correspondent ·NZ Herald·16 Oct, 2026 02:06 AM3 mins to read‌Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins clash over debt, spending and their promises to balance the books.Labour has edged ahead of National in a new poll as support falls for both major parties and Opportunity hits the crucial 5% threshold.The Anacta poll, obtained exclusively by the Herald, shows Labour down two points to 29. National is also down two to 28. Anacta, formerly known as AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.