The Labour Party has taken the lead in the Taxpayers' Union political poll for the first time since March last year as Chris Hipkins' favorability ratings soar. The survey, conducted by Curia Market Research, has Labour up 1.1 points on last month at 35.5%, while the National Party increased just 0.4 points to 34.8%. These results would give Labour the most seats in parliament but would likely see the right-learning coalition forming a government. Jacinda Ardern’s replacement appears to be winning some support back to LabourNewly minted Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' appears to be winning back some support for the Labour Party. A Roy Morgan survey released Monday showed support for the governing party up 2.5 points in January at 30%.

Source: Stuff March 09, 2023 03:50 UTC