George Ngatai stepped down from his New Zealand First candidacy in Papakura just a month after his announcement, following confirmed communications with other political parties, according to a statement issued by the candidate. George Ngatai Steps Down as New Zealand First Papakura Candidate Announced in July as the New Zealand First candidate for Papakura, George … Read more
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins will face off in a primetime Leaders Debate at 7pm on October 6, according to TVNZ. The live debate will screen on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ as part of the broadcaster’s election campaign coverage and will be moderated by Q+A and 1News at Six presenter Jack … Read more
The Opportunity Party has cleared the 5% threshold for the first time in a 1News Verian poll, rising three points to reach 8% according to results released by 1News. The survey, carried out from August 8 to 11, 2026, places the newcomer party neck-and-neck with New Zealand First and suggests a left bloc could form … Read more