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Explained: What does the latest poll mean for rural voters?

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Tue, 20 Oct 2026, 7:35pm
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National's shot up while Labour's slipped in the latest 1News-Verian poll, but both sides still need Opportunity to form a coalition.

National's up four points to 32 percent, while Labour's fallen one to sit on 27. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay examined the results and weighed in on which outcomes would benefit rural voters.

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