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National and Labour gain support in final election poll
National and Labour both rise in final 1News-Verian poll before 2026 election.
In brief
National and Labour both rise in final 1News-Verian poll before 2026 election. National and Labour each gain support in the last pre-election poll, with National at 30% and Labour at 29%. Originally reported by RNZ.
Poll results
National and Labour both increase support in final 1News-Verian poll before election.
Party standings
National up one point to 30%, Labour up two points to 29%.
Other parties
Greens up one point to 16%, ACT down two points to 10%, NZ First down two points to 8%.
Seat projections
National would have 36 seats, Labour 35, Greens 20 in Parliament.
The takeaway
National and Labour each gain support in the last pre-election poll, with National at 30% and Labour at 29%.
