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The Huddle: Why is Winston Peters leading in the polls?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 27 Jan 2026, 6:55pm
NZ First leader Winston Peters. (Photo \ Mark Mitchell)
NZ First leader Winston Peters. (Photo \ Mark Mitchell)

The Huddle: Why is Winston Peters leading in the polls?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 27 Jan 2026, 6:55pm

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and AUT Chancellor Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

There's growing calls to phase out branded uniforms as parents grapple with rising costs. Do we need to ban uniforms altogether - or figure out an affordable solution? 

The Government has indicated that they want to launch their own inquiry into the Mount Maunganui landslide tragedy. Should this replace the one being run by Tauranga Council - or should they work together? 

More polls out today, and the date shows NZ First's Winston Peters is on the up. Why do we think this is? What will this mean for the election? 

New data shows a quarter of young men don't have any close friends - and more young people feel pessimistic about the future. What do we make of this? Should we be concerned?

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