Poll paints picture of discontent
Sep 19, 2025•16 min•Ep. 222
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Summary
A new RNZ-Reid Research poll indicates a razor-thin 60-60 parliamentary split and low approval for both major party leaders, reflecting widespread public discontent. The episode delves into the economic blame game, with parties deflecting responsibility for New Zealand's contracting GDP. Despite calls from former finance ministers for bold action, the government intends to stick to its current economic plan, leaving the public largely unconvinced of better times ahead.Episode description
The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll showed a deadlocked Parliament and some uninspiring results for Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins. The public is increasingly pessimistic over the way the country's going, and more are blaming the current government for New Zealand's economic struggles. In this week's Focus on Politics, political reporter Giles Dexter digs into the poll results, and what the latest GDP figures mean for the government's growth agenda.
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