The race for Election 2026 is on a knife-edge, with this morning's new poll revealing it could go either way.

The new Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll projects a hung Parliament, at 61 seats each for the the left and right blocs.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the party aims to focus on the issues that matter to Kiwis ahead of the next election 

"I think New Zealanders want a Government of stability and I think Labour can deliver a Government of stability."

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The race for Election 2026 is on a knife-edge, with this morning's new poll revealing it could go either way.
The new Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll projects a hung Parliament, at 61 seats each for the the left and right blocs.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the party aims to focus on the issues that matter to Kiwis ahead of the next election&nbsp;
"I think New Zealanders want a Government of stability and I think Labour can deliver a Government of stability."
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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

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the new political poll predicting a hung Parliament ahead of the 2026 election

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