Labour polled 35.9 per cent in the poll, with National just trailing on 35.3 per cent. The poll had more bad news for Christopher Luxon. The poll also found 47 per cent of people believed Luxon to be “out of touch”, compared with 35.6 per cent thinking the same of Hipkins. MPs think a large part of the problem is with Luxon himself. But the more pessimistic scenario for National is if it cannot establish a polling lead by the time the campaign truly starts.

Source: Stuff May 15, 2023 20:46 UTC