Heather du Plessis-Allan: No, it wasn't a rogue poll. Hipkins and Labour's trend is down

PremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan is the drive host for Newstalk ZB and a columnist for the Herald on Sunday.‌Chris Hipkins faces Labour poll slump after party falls to 25.9%. Photo / Anna HeathChris Hipkins faces Labour poll slump after party falls to 25.9%. Photo / Anna HeathChris Hipkins looked flat this week.Even when he plastered on a smile, it was hollow. There was no twinkle in his eye.It was especially noticeable the day after the Taxpayers’ Union Curia poll landed.

That poll put Labour on 25.9%. That is a full percentage point lower than