Four possible outcomes of Election 2026
From a National–NZF–ACT coalition to a Labour–Green–Māori alliance, here are four realistic scenarios that could shape Election 2026.
Coalition Government
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Labour needs to hold its nerve and keep open any option that beats this terrible Government without needing Winston
As Winston Peters race-baits over Māori electorates, Labour must keep all coalition options open – including Te Pāti Māori – to defeat this Government.
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Shane Jones vs David Seymour is like clean coal fighting good cancer
David Seymour attacks Shane Jones over regional loans — but the real fight is ACT vs NZ First as 2026 election tensions grow.
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Greens risk losing third party status as Winston Peters’ Prime Ministerial gambit emerges
As Labour weakens and NZ First gains leverage, the Greens face a stark choice that could determine the shape of New Zealand’s next government.
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Remember this Waitangi: ACT wants to revive the Treaty Principles referendum
As Waitangi Day approaches, the Government is attempting to reassure Māori that the Treaty of Waitangi is safe under its…
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Luxon loses control as coalition fractures on climate – Labour
Labour says Christopher Luxon has lost control of his coalition as divisions over climate policy and fossil fuels spill into the open.
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Luxon loses control as his coalition fractures on climate
Christopher Luxon faces a growing leadership crisis as coalition partners split over climate policy and fossil fuel commitments.
