The amazing political elasticity of our MMP system could help TOP
New Zealand’s MMP political elasticity may push voters toward TOP, potentially blocking Winston Peters from kingmaker power in Election 2026.
Roy Morgan Poll
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: The rise of TOP can take pressure off Te Pati Māori
Rising support for TOP could reshape Election 2026 politics and reduce pressure on Te Pāti Māori as new coalition possibilities emerge.
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Qiulae Wong is the perfect antidote to Winston Peters and NZF
With TOP polling near the 5 percent threshold, Qiulae Wong and the party could reshape coalition politics and weaken Winston Peters’ traditional kingmaker role.
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Sleepy Hobbits love Luxon: First Roy Morgan Poll has National in total control of next election
The first Roy Morgan poll of the year puts National well ahead, sharply diverging from other surveys and raising questions about polling and voter turnout.
