Opportunity surges to 8% as poll leaves National with no clear path to power

UpdatedZeb Tupa'iMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·12 Aug, 2026 06:35 AM3 mins to read‌A new 1News-Verian poll shows Labour ahead of National. Photo / NZMEA new 1News-Verian poll shows Labour ahead of National. Photo / NZMEThe Opportunity Party has surged well above the 5% threshold, potentially giving it a decisive role in forming the next Government, according to the latest 1News-Verian poll.

The poll, carried out from August 8 to 11, put Labour on 30%, down two percentage points from the previous poll, while National

Opportunity surges to 8% as poll leaves National with no clear path to power

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