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Who will lead New Zealand into 2027?

'I love my local MP but loathe his party, so I'm splitting my vote down the middle'

Opinion: Our latest State of the Nation interview proves that warmth, visibility and listening skills go a long way in politics, with one North Island voter supporting her MP, despite deeply disliking his party.

Sat, Sep 26

Party leader Qiulae Wong.

What are the Opportunity party's land tax and 'citizen's income'?

The party is soaring in the polls – we look at what they would bring if they make it into Parliament.

Sat, Aug 15

More than 2.8 million votes were cast nationwide.

Bid to buy vote at election not pursued, person 'couldn't be found'

The claim of money being offered to vote for a party was one of 20 "treating" complaints the Electoral Commission received over the election period.

June 20, 2024

Christopher Luxon sworn in as Prime Minister

Christopher Luxon sworn in as New Zealand's new prime minister

New Zealand finally has a government, 45 days after the election.

November 27, 2023

The incoming prime minister reveals how the first deputy prime minister was chosen – and is asked who the middle child is in his three-way coalition.

Luxon won't say who 'middle child' is in three-way coalition

The incoming prime minister reveals how the first deputy prime minister was chosen – and is asked who the middle child is in his three-way coalition.

November 24, 2023

Election Debates

Chris Hipkins came out swinging, but will it do him any good? (Photo: Andrew Dalton.)

Felix Desmarais: Hipkins confident and cutting in final debate

Analysis: Chris Hipkins ran rings around Christopher Luxon in the final TVNZ Leaders’ Debate, but it may well be a moot point, writes 1News political reporter Felix Desmarais.

October 13, 2023

1News Verian Polls

The leaders of parties represented in Parliament as of January 20, 2026 (file image).

‘I don’t believe your poll’, politicians like to say. But are they right?

What a comparison of two decades of poll results with election outcomes shows.

Fri, Aug 28

Latest Poll Numbers

The Election's covered on TVNZ

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Vote Compass

ACT's Brooke van Velden

Tāmaki - what the data shows about National-ACT battleground

ACT's surprise electorate run in Tāmaki targeting a chink in National's armour - does Vote Compass data back it up?

October 13, 2023

Different demographic groups had different views on how much government should be doing.

Vote Compass reveals voters' appetite for climate change action

The online survey asked voters how they felt about action on climate change, public transport and environmental regulation.

October 13, 2023

Close to 90% have turned out to vote in the past three elections – the highest of any age group.

Healthcare top of mind for older voters - Vote Compass data

October 12, 2023

Most left and right-leaning electorates revealed by Vote Compass

Most left and right-leaning electorates revealed by Vote Compass

October 10, 2023

Vote Compass: Kiwis want stronger punishment for youth offenders

Vote Compass: Kiwis want stronger punishment for youth offenders

October 7, 2023

LATEST STORIES

Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour sign their coalition deals.

Felix Desmarais: Coalition will live or die on relationships

Respect within the coalition will be key to successfully delivering on its policy promises.

November 24, 2023

Left bloc says new government will 'take New Zealand backwards'

Left bloc says new government will 'take New Zealand backwards'

Outgoing prime minister Chris Hipkins said the new government's policies will "take New Zealand backwards".

November 24, 2023

Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour at the coalition deal announcement.

Live: Hipkins calls new govt's priorities 'confused and concerning'

Follow 1News for the latest on the incoming National-led government after weeks of coalition negotiations.

November 24, 2023

Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour speaking to media after signing coalition agreements.

What the new government may mean for Māori, Te Tiriti

Co-governance, treaty principals and te reo are all highlighted in the agreements signed today.

November 24, 2023

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and ACT leader David Seymour sign the coalition agreement

Luxon: 'Historic' coalition calls for 'historic' deputy PM roles

Winston Peters will be deputy PM until May 31, 2025 followed by David Seymour - but the NZ First leader said don't call them co-deputies.

November 24, 2023

Who gets what? List of New Zealand’s new ministers

Who gets what? List of New Zealand’s new ministers

A hot-button issue during those negotiations was who would get a seat around the cabinet table as ministers - here's the full list.

November 24, 2023

Winston Peters and David Seymour.

Coalition deal: Peters to be deputy prime minister first, followed by Seymour

The coalition will be a three-party one, the first in New Zealand's MMP history.

November 24, 2023

National, ACT, NZ First coalition deal reached, awaiting sign-off

National, ACT, NZ First coalition deal reached, awaiting sign-off

The parties are expected to agree to the deals tonight, with the official signing ceremony to take place tomorrow.

November 23, 2023

ACT leader David Seymour.

'It will happen very soon': Seymour on coalition deal

Seymour also said talk of a squabble over deputy prime minister had been 'overstated' by some.

November 23, 2023

NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones

Shane Jones jokes 'it's probably the day' for coalition deal

The NZ First deputy leader got eloquent again, before getting serious on gangs.

November 23, 2023

The former PM says the incoming government lacks experience, but could be balanced out by having an experienced figure such as Peters as second in command.

Jim Bolger: The next deputy PM 'has to be Winston'

The former PM says the incoming government lacks experience, and thus Luxon should trust in Winston Peters as deputy PM over David Seymour.

November 23, 2023

Christopher Luxon arrives at Wellington Airport late on Wednesday night.

Coalition talks go into the night: 'We've got to get this country moving'

Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon arrived in Wellington at 10pm on Wednesday and told reporters there was still more work to be done before he called it a day.

November 22, 2023

The ACT leader, arriving with deputy Brooke van Velden, are the latest high-ranked MPs to land in the capital, furthering speculation an agreement is near for the incoming government.

Seymour denies parties are 'squabbling' as he arrives in Wellington

The ACT leader, arriving with deputy Brooke van Velden, are the latest high-ranked MPs to land in the capital, furthering speculation an agreement is near for the incoming government.

November 22, 2023

NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones.

'At the head of the fish': Shane Jones on Wellington return

The New Zealand First deputy leader got poetic about parties finding common ground.

November 22, 2023

National leader Christopher Luxon.

Deputy PM one of the big remaining issues in talks - Luxon

Nicola Willis earlier said she was "not in the race" for the role.

November 22, 2023

Nicola Willis at Parliament on November 22

Nicola Willis 'not in the race' for deputy prime minister

"David and Winston will do a great job," the senior National MP said.

November 22, 2023

It's looking likely the next government will be announced soon - so what happens then?

Explainer

Explainer: What happens after the coalition arrangement is finalised?

It's looking likely the next government will be announced soon - so what happens then?

November 22, 2023

National leader Christopher Luxon.

Luxon turns 'Weet-Bix' jibe back on Seymour over deputy PM remark

Seymour earlier said he believed the second biggest party in government would have good claim on the deputy PM role.

November 21, 2023

ACT leader David Seymour.

ACT would have strong case for deputy PM role - Seymour

There are three main contenders for the role - National's Nicola Willis, ACT's David Seymour and New Zealand First's Winston Peters.

November 21, 2023

National's Christopher Luxon and ACT's David Seymour

Luxon, Seymour meet to discuss ACT's ministerial portfolios

1News understands the two leaders are meeting today to discuss their allocations after Luxon met with Winston Peters yesterday.

November 21, 2023