Labour overtakes National as most trusted party on top five voter issues, including economy
An Ipsos poll shows Labour is now seen as most capable of managing New Zealand's five most pressing issues, reclaiming ground on the economy from National.
A new Ipsos survey reveals Labour has become the most trusted party across all of the five issues voters rank as most important, ending National's previous advantage on economic management. Labour has regained voter confidence on handling the economy, a position it had previously lost to National. The poll suggests Labour is now considered the party best equipped to address New Zealanders' top concerns.
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Stuff
Labour most trusted on all top 5 issues, overtakes National on economy
The latest Ipsos survey reveals National is no longer the most trusted party on any top five voter issue.
NZ Herald
Labour leads National on managing most important issues in new poll, reclaims economy
In the previous poll, National was considered most capable of managing the economy.
Newstalk ZB
New poll has Labour leading National on most important issues, including economy
Labour is considered the party most capable of addressing the five most important issues facing New Zealanders, reclaiming authority from National on managing the economy.
interest.co.nz
Labour pips National on handling the economy in latest Ipsos poll
Labour percieved as most capable at handling top five issues, including the economy – Ipsos poll suggests
NZ Herald
Slow recovery: Why it’s too late for the economy to save National now – Liam Dann
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