National's shot up while Labour's slipped in the latest 1News-Verian poll, but both sides still need Opportunity to form a coalition.
National's up four points to 32 percent, while Labour's fallen one to sit on 27.
The Country's Jamie Mackay examined the results and weighed in on which outcomes would benefit rural voters.
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