# NZ First surge extends coalition lead

> New Zealand First's rise boosts coalition lead in latest poll.
- Title: NZ First surge extends coalition lead · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: New Zealand First's rise boosts coalition lead in latest poll. New Zealand First's support surge extends coalition lead over left bloc in Taxpayers' Union…
- Keywords: nz first, taxpayers union curia, national, labour, greens, act, te pāti māori, winston peters, chris luxon, chris hipkins, chloë swarbrick, david seymour
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1795546/nz-first-surge-extends-coalition-lead-latest-taxpayers-union-curia-poll-shows
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-08T06:41:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nz first, taxpayers union curia, national, labour, greens, act, te pāti māori, winston peters, chris luxon, chris hipkins, chloë swarbrick, david seymour
## Poll shows coalition lead
A new poll shows the coalition has slightly extended its lead over the left bloc thanks to a surge in support for New Zealand First, while both major parties remain in the twenties.
## Party vote percentages
National dropped to 28.5 percent (down 0.5 percentage points), Labour rose to 28.2 percent (up 2.3), Greens dipped to 13.3 percent (down 0.6), and New Zealand First rocketed to 12 percent (up 3.6).
## Coalition path to power
National, New Zealand First and ACT have a path to power with 65 seats, while the left bloc would have 55 seats and be unable to form a coalition with Opportunity out of reach.
## Key takeaway

New Zealand First's support surge extends coalition lead over left bloc in Taxpayers' Union Curia poll.