The latest 1News Verian poll is out, and National are looking up. 

National have climbed 4 points to 32%, but Labour have slipped down to 27%. The Green party has also made ground, reaching 16%. 

Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper says this will give the National Party some confidence.

'That'll no doubt Chris, Luxon some encouragement, and that's probably why, I don't know whether you noticed, but he seemed more relaxed in the debate last night.'

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The latest 1News Verian poll is out, and National are looking up.&nbsp;
National have climbed 4 points to 32%, but Labour have slipped down to 27%. The Green party has also made ground, reaching 16%.&nbsp;
Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper says this will give the National Party some confidence.
'That'll no doubt Chris, Luxon some encouragement, and that's probably why, I don't know whether you noticed, but he seemed more relaxed in the debate last night.'
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Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent discusses latest 1News Verian poll

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