Winston Peters and NZ First: Polling Highs, Historical Trends and Why Polls Are Rubbish
NZ First is probably in their best position ever heading into an election year as part of the governing coalition. The upward swing from five to seven per cent in early 2025 to eight to 12 per cent now breaks the mould.
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