Graphic: RNZNational has slipped further behind Labour in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, falling to 30.8% support. The poll, published Monday, puts Labour in the top spot on 35.6%, up 0.6 points from January, while National is down 1.1 points to 30.8%. That gives Luxon a net score of -20.6 (down 6.6 points), his weakest result in the Reid Research series since becoming National leader in 2021. National supporters are the most optimistic with a net score of +63.1, followed by ACT supporters on +24.1. NZ First voters are much more pessimistic, recording a net score of -24.6.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 22, 2026 18:43 UTC