New Zealand First returned to Parliament in 2023 with 6.1% of the vote and has since increased its polling to 9.5% by late 2025. Winston Peters has successfully navigated coalition government dynamics, marking 2026 as a significant year for the party. NZ First is actively opposing the Government’s Free Trade Agreement with India, reflecting its growing influence in New Zealand politics. Overall, the party has maintained an average polling of 7.2% since its return.
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