“We haven’t seen much growth in the last two years, but we are expecting growth in the next 12 months. The Ipsos Issues Monitor, which records the biggest issues for New Zealand voters, is pretty clear right now that health is the second-biggest issue. It will be interesting to see if, given it’s an election year, he will attend Waitangi celebrations,” he said. Listen to the full episode to hear more about:Coalition tensionsWhere minor parties standPolls, blocs, and leadershipPredictions for politics in 2026. The Front Page is a daily news podcast from the New Zealand Herald, available to listen to every weekday from 5am.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 13, 2026 05:32 UTC