Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says many people do feel that "things have got better" with the economy recovering, lower inflation and lower interest rates. Luxon reiterated his policy of not commenting on polls, saying he was focused on navigating the current fuel supply challenges. Just 17.3% of voters named Luxon as their preferred choice for prime minister, compared with 20.7% who picked Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Half of respondents - 50.4% - said Luxon was performing poorly as prime minister, compared with 29.8% who rated him well.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 22, 2026 20:25 UTC