# Politicians react to RNZ poll results

> National drops to 25.9% in RNZ poll as Labour and Greens surge.
- Title: Politicians react to RNZ poll results · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: National drops to 25.9% in RNZ poll as Labour and Greens surge. National's campaign chair Simeon Brown acknowledged a tight election after RNZ Reid Research…
- Keywords: national, labour, greens, opportunity, chris hipkins, christopher luxon, simeon brown, qiulae wong, david seymour, te pāti māori, new zealand first, rnz
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1749723/rnz-reid-research-poll-how-politicians-reacted-to-the-latest-stats
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-05T20:33:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: national, labour, greens, opportunity, chris hipkins, christopher luxon, simeon brown, qiulae wong, david seymour, te pāti māori, new zealand first, rnz
## National's poll result
National plunged to 25.9 percent in the latest RNZ Reid Research poll, its worst result since the brutal 2020 election defeat.
## Labour's slight drop
Labour took a smaller tumble to 30.8 percent in the latest RNZ Reid Research poll.
## Greens surge
The Greens soared to 14.8 percent, with Opportunity at 5.5 percent as kingmaker for both left and right blocs.
## National campaign chair
National's campaign chair Simeon Brown acknowledged the election will be tight and that there's a lot of work to do before the 7th of November.
## Labour leader's confidence
Labour leader Chris Hipkins remained confident in Labour's momentum despite a third consecutive poll drop, citing cost of living relief policies.
## Green party response
Green co-leaders said the poll reflects community sentiment, with plans to push down bills and protect the environment.
## Opportunity's role
Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong stated the party would bring stability for both Labour-led and National-led governments.
## ACT leader's growth
ACT leader David Seymour celebrated a rise to nine percent, acknowledging the short time left in the campaign.
## Key takeaway

National's campaign chair Simeon Brown acknowledged a tight election after RNZ Reid Research poll showed National at 25.9%, Labour at 30.8%, and Greens at 14.8%.