National Crashes In New Polls Ahead Of Election 2026
National collapsing to 25% should terrify Luxon. The polls suggest younger voters are abandoning the Right while Winston cannibalises National’s base.

National collapsing to 25% should terrify Luxon. The polls suggest younger voters are abandoning the Right while Winston cannibalises National’s base.
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