3News poll has Little making a splash
A boost, of sorts, for the new Labour leader | UPDATED with full poll results.
UPDATE: The full 3 News-Reid Research poll result:
- National – 49.8%, up 2.8% on election night result
- Labour – 29.1%, up 4% on election night result
- Green – 9.3%, down 1.4%
- New Zealand First – 6.9 %, down 1.9%
- Conservative – 2.7%, down 1.3%
- Maori – 1.3%, N/C
- Internet Mana – 0.6%, down 0.8%
- ACT – 0.4%, down 0.3%
- United Future – 0%, down 0.2%
Seats in house:
- National – 62
- Maori – 2
- Act – 1
- United Future – 1
Govt total: 66
- Labour – 36
- Green – 12
- New Zealand First – 8
Opposition total: 56
Total seats: 122
Preferred Prime Minister:
- John Key – 44%, up 3.9%
- Andrew Little – 9.8% (debut)
Special one-off question:
Andrew Little is Labour's latest leader. His predecessors, Phil Goff, David Shearer and David Cunliffe, all struggled in the "leader-on-leader" contest with John Key.
From what you have seen of Mr Little so far, do you think he is potentially a better match for Mr Key than his predecessors?
- Yes, better match – 55%
- Just the same – 12%
- Worse – 18%
- Don't know – 15%
National voters breakdown:
- Yes – 48%
- Just the same – 13%
- Worse – 26%
- Don't know – 13%
How the leaders are performing?
Andrew Little:
- Performing well – 45%
- Performing poorly – 17%
John Key:
- Well – 63%
- Poorly – 24%
Is he a capable leader?
- Andrew Little – 54% say yes
- John Key – 81% say yes
EARLIER: After two months as leader, Andrew Little is showing potential, according to a 3 News-Reid Research poll.
The survey finds 55% of voters think Little is potentially a better match for Prime Minister John Key — a result that outshines every leader since Helen Clark.
The full results, including details on how the parties stand and what's happened to the minor parties, will be released tonight on 3 News at 6pm.
Although a number of pundits have given Little credit for his assertive style, polls have yet to show him making an impact on the public.
A Roy Morgan survey released January 23 had National surging 6% to 52%, Labour down 1% to 26%, the Greens 11% and NZ First is down 1% to 6%, with others under 2%.
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3News poll has Little making a splash
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