Poll Shows Falling Support for New Zealand National Party and Prime Minister Luxon

Wellington – The political landscape in New Zealand appears to be shifting, with a recent 1News Verian poll revealing a significant drop in support for the ruling National Party and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The findings suggest that the current coalition government is facing an uphill battle to retain power in the upcoming general election, scheduled for November 7. The poll shows National Party support falling by 4 percentage points to 30%, and Luxon's personal rating as preferred prime minister also declining by 4 points to 16%. This downturn comes amidst ongoing questions about Luxon's ability to maintain his party's confidence. While Luxon asserted on Monday that he has the full support of his party's members of parliament, the poll results paint a different picture. Meanwhile, Chris Hipkins, leader of the opposition Labour Party and a former prime minister, saw his support dip slightly to 19%. The National Party's struggle for public approval highlights the challenges facing the government as it navigates the remainder of its term. The coming months will be crucial for Luxon to regain public trust and consolidate his party's position.

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Luxon told Radio New Zealand on Monday that he had the full support of National’s members of parliament and would remain as prime minister.