Chris Lynch: New poll shows cost of living remains top concern and government performance sinks to record low

A new Ipsos Issues Monitor poll has revealed that New Zealanders are most concerned about the cost of living, with public confidence in the government falling to its lowest level since tracking began.

The October 2025 report, based on responses from 1004 people between 21 October and 30 October, has shown that 61 percent of New Zealanders see inflation and the cost of living as the most important issue facing the country.