Who will lead New Zealand into 2027?

'I'm a nurse and I'll vote for the party that I believe cares about New Zealanders'

Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a registered nurse reveals who he plans to vote for in November.

Sat, Sep 12

Who will lead New Zealand into 2027?

'I know which party I plan to vote for, but I think they need a new leader'

Opinion: A 59-year-old Christchurch salesperson in the construction industry is formulating firm views in the lead up to November 7.

Sat, Sep 5

Who will lead New Zealand into 2027?

'National say they're fixing the basics - here's what I think about that'

OPINION: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a 64-year-old financial advisor shares his views on Aotearoa and who he plans to vote for in November.

Sat, Aug 15

Who will lead New Zealand into 2027?

'They make me really angry': Kiwi nurse in Oz reveals who won't get her vote

OPINION: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, we talk to a New Zealander in Australia who still keeps an eye on politics at home and will be voting this November.

Sat, Aug 8

We ask 1News readers their thoughts in the lead-up to the 2026 general election.

'I don't really like them, but I plan to vote for them'

OPINION: A Wellington landscaper knows exactly which way he's going to vote.

Sat, Aug 1

A 30-something Auckland voter reveals her views about the pending general election. (Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod, 1News)

'I can see the appeal of leaving NZ, and I know exactly which way I'll vote'

Opinion: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, a 30-something parent and operations manager shares her views about the current direction of Aotearoa.

Sat, Jul 25

Which Chris? (Composite image: 1News.co.nz)

'There's no way I'm voting for the party I voted for three years ago'

OPINION: A 53-year-old Wellington lawyer reveals her views on the two main political party leaders and who she plans to vote for in November.

Sat, Jul 4

June 2026
Composite image: Di McCauley

'I'm smack-bang in the political centre, and I know how I'll vote in November'

OPINION: In the latest in our State of the Nation interviews with Kiwis, we talk to a 49-year-old family man and social worker from Christchurch.

Sat, Jun 27

Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod, 1News

'I'm generally a swing voter but I know which Chris I'd choose to be PM'

OPINION: State of the Nation is a new series asking Kiwis who they'll vote for, how much they earn, and other nosey questions about their views and experience of Aotearoa.

Sat, Jun 20