Poll: National down and out of Government in new Talbot Mills poll

Thomas CoughlanPolitical Editor·NZ Herald·14 Aug, 2026 06:00 AM2 mins to read‌Christopher Luxon (left) has been overtaken by Chris Hipkins in the preferred Prime Minister stakes, according to a new poll. Photo / NZMEChristopher Luxon (left) has been overtaken by Chris Hipkins in the preferred Prime Minister stakes, according to a new poll. Photo / NZMEA new poll has the National Party down two points and out of Government unless it does a deal with the Opportunity Party, which leader Christopher Luxon has ruled out. A Talbot Mills corporate poll for August, obtained by the Herald showed National on 29%, down two points on last