The National Party has gained four points, building to a five-point lead over Labour in the latest 1News Verian poll. 

This is the Nats' strongest result since February, but Labour are at their lowest since the last election. 

Labour Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds dismissed this poll, saying 'we are focused on the things that New Zealanders are saying that matters to them.'

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The National Party has gained four points, building to a five-point lead over Labour in the latest 1News Verian poll.&nbsp;
This is the Nats' strongest result since February, but Labour are at their lowest since the last election.&nbsp;
Labour Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds dismissed this poll, saying 'we are focused on the things that New Zealanders are saying that matters to them.'
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Barbara Edmonds: Labour Finance Spokesperson brushes off poll showing Labour down to 27%

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