'Completely out of whack': Nicola Willis on latest poll which has Nats below 25% - Thu 29 Oct
Ryan Bridge TODAYSummary
Recent polling data reveals a significant drop for New Zealand's National Party, which now sits below 25%, marking its weakest performance since the 2020 election. In contrast, the Labour Party maintains a lead at 30.6%. The Opportunity Party has seen notable gains, rising to 7.2%. National's Finance Spokesperson, Nicola Willis, acknowledges the poll's surprising results but suggests it may not reflect the broader sentiment, citing discrepancies with other polls that show National ahead.
Willis expresses concern over the potential economic implications of a Labour-led coalition government, warning that it could hinder New Zealand's economic recovery and exacerbate inflation. She emphasizes the importance of National increasing its party vote to secure a stronger position in Parliament. Addressing the rising fuel prices, she attributes the issue primarily to international conflicts affecting oil prices, while urging fiscal responsibility to avoid further inflationary pressures. Willis concludes by reiterating the need for careful government spending to maintain economic stability.
Show Notes
National's finance spokesperson dismisses the latest poll See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More from Ryan Bridge TODAY
Louise Wallace and Clint Roberts join the show to discuss the days hottest talk topics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Madrid journalist Rory Jiwani says the Spanish train crash that has killed at least 68 people will probably have serious political ramfications as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US economic activity goes from 'solid' growth to 'strong' growth as Federal Open Market Committee votes 10-2 to maintain rates at 3.75% to 4%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Massey University's Professor Ian Fuller says there is 'risk to life' with the rising Waiho River bed and we can't just keep raising the stop banks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.