🔥 Trending New Zealand Political Poll: Roy Morgan July Results

The latest Roy Morgan poll results for New Zealand, as of August 2026, indicate a significant shift in political sentiment. The National Party has opened its largest lead over Labour in over a year, specifically since September 2024 ²¹.

Key Findings from the August 2026 Roy Morgan Poll

The poll, conducted by Curia Market Research Ltd for the NZ Taxpayers’ Union, highlights several notable trends in New Zealand politics ⁵.

Party Support

• National Party: The National Party has seen an increase in support, establishing a substantial lead ²¹.
• Labour Party: The Labour Party has experienced a slump in its support ⁵.
• The Opportunities Party (TOP): TOP has shown a notable rise in popularity, with its support soaring to 6 percent. Roy Morgan's previous polls have also shown TOP exceeding five percent ⁵.

Coalition Dynamics

Despite the shifts in individual party support, the current coalition government appears to be maintaining its position, albeit with some challenges ⁵.

Context and Polling Landscape

Opinion polling in New Zealand is regularly conducted by several organizations. Roy Morgan Research is one of the key players, alongside quarterly polls from TVNZ (1News) conducted by Verian (formerly Colmar Brunton and Kantar Public), and Discovery New Zealand (Newshub) conducted by Reid Research. Curia also conducts monthly polls for the Taxpayers' Union ⁶.

The 2026 New Zealand general election is scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2026, which will determine the composition of the 55th New Zealand Parliament ⁴. These ongoing polls provide crucial insights into public sentiment leading up to the election.