The latest Taxpayers Union/Curia poll states that National is more trusted to oversee the economy.

Chris Luxon and Nicola Willis narrowly beat out Chris Hipkins, with 43 percent of respondents preferring National and 39 percent preferring Labour.

ZB's senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the economy is one the bigger issues concerning voters, and the most trusted economic team will likely win the election.

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The latest Taxpayers Union/Curia poll states that National is more trusted to oversee the economy.
Chris Luxon and Nicola Willis narrowly beat out Chris Hipkins, with 43 percent of respondents preferring National and 39 percent preferring Labour.
ZB's senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the economy is one the bigger issues concerning voters, and the most trusted economic team will likely win the election.
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Taxpayers Union/Curia poll saying National is more trusted on the economy

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 11 August, 2026, will Christopher Luxon stay or go?

We've expert analysis and commentary from New Zealand Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan, senior political correspondent Barry Soper and The Huddle with Jordan Williams and Jack Tame.

A tax expert explains why New Zealanders owe the IRD more than $9 billion in tax.

And Auckland University professor Peter Shepherd on developing a weight-loss drug where you don't suppress your appetite and can still have a tipple.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 11 August, 2026, will Christopher Luxon stay or go?
We've expert analysis and commentary from <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/thomas-coughlan-nz-herald-political-editor-on-the-silence-from-key-national-mps-ahead-of-luxons-meeting-tomorrow/">New Zealand Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan</a>, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/barry-soper-newstalk-zb-senior-political-correspondent-speaks-ahead-of-luxons-caucus-meeting-tommorow/">senior political correspondent Barry Soper</a> and The <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-is-luxon-a-dead-man-walking/">Huddle with Jordan Williams and Jack Tame.</a>
A tax expert explains why <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/john-cuthbertson-chartered-accountants-australia-new-zealand-lead-on-the-number-of-kiwis-in-debt-to-the-ird/">New Zealanders owe the IRD more than $9 billion in tax.</a>
And Auckland University professor P<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/peter-shepherd-auckland-university-molecular-medicine-and-pathology-professor-on-the-new-weight-loss-treatment-that-wont-suppress-appetite/">eter Shepherd on developing a weight-loss drug where you don't suppress your appetite and can still have a tipple.</a>
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 11 August 2026 

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Labour has taken the lead over Reform in a new poll - days before Nigel Farage will face judgement from voters in the Clacton by-election.

The latest survey puts Prime Minister Burnham’s party on 28 percent, three points ahead of Reform on 25 percent.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Burnham's in place to call a snap election as early as next year, provided he can avoid major political blunders. 

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Labour has taken the lead over Reform in a new poll - days before Nigel Farage will face judgement from voters in the Clacton by-election.
The latest survey puts Prime Minister Burnham’s party on 28 percent, three points ahead of Reform on 25 percent.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Burnham's in place to call a snap election as early as next year, provided he can avoid major political blunders.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Labour beating out Reform in new poll ahead of Clacton by-election

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Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank has moved to keep the official cash rate in place at 4.35 percent.

The result was widely expected by economists and money markets, despite inflation remaining above the RBA’s 2-3 percent target range in the June quarter.

HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham says there's evidence that the Australian economy is slowing down, which is helping put downward pressure on inflation. 

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Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank has moved to keep the official cash rate in place at 4.35 percent.
The result was widely expected by economists and money markets, despite inflation remaining above the RBA’s 2-3 percent target range in the June quarter.
HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham says there's evidence that the Australian economy is slowing down, which is helping put downward pressure on inflation.&nbsp;
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australia holding their OCR in place at 4.35 percent

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Taxpayers Union/Curia poll saying National is more trusted on the economy

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