> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://goodoil.news/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Defeat of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/defeat-of-the-day/
- Published: 2023-10-15T17:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-10-15T03:17:57.000Z
- Author: Good Oil Staff
- Tags: Election 2023, History, NZ Politics, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-16 22:07

> Pollster David Farrar told media this was the biggest swing since the emergence of the two-party system in 1938, serving as an indication of just how significant this turnaround was. Key Labour candidates lost electorate seats in defeats that no one saw coming.  
>  
> Michael Wood lost Mount Roskill, and Phil Twyford Te Atatu, while Labour also lost Napier and the East Coast. At one stage, it looked like National might be able to claim Mount Albert, a seat that has been a Labour stronghold since 1946\. Labour currently holds that seat by the thinnest of margins at 100 votes.  
>  
> The Greens also claimed a few trophies from Labour, most significantly winning Wellington Central.  
>  
> The losses have led to questions about the future of Chris Hipkins as the Labour leader, with some suggesting he will step down in the coming weeks.  
>  
> *[NZ Herald](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/the-front-page-recapping-national-and-acts-election-win-and-labours-big-defeats/FJMDBWXXDZBGPFCHOC75XU5XXA/?ref=goodoil.news)*

[Read more here](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/the-front-page-recapping-national-and-acts-election-win-and-labours-big-defeats/FJMDBWXXDZBGPFCHOC75XU5XXA/?ref=goodoil.news). Discuss it on the *BFD.*

[If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make your reading experience more enjoyable click here to browse our Membership options.](https://thebfd.co.nz/subscription-plans/?ref=2)

[If you enjoyed this article please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.](#)