Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should National be worried about these poll numbers?

Let's talk about this political poll.

National is behind Labour. National's on 32, Labour's on 34.

Now, this is not the first time that National has fallen behind Labour since the last election. The first time it happened was November last year. Then it happened again in January, twice. Then it happened again in March, twice.

JC: What Did We Vote For?

It’s a legitimate question. It could be taken in two ways – what sort of things did we vote for or, alternatively, why did we bother. Both are equally valid. I have been observing the angst on Backchat recently regarding Christopher Luxon and National. I share that angst.
It is my view that Luxon and National are not only letting themselves down but, consequently, their supporters and the wider majority of voting public occupying the centre-right. There is a very real risk of voter trust being eroded and I fear its already begun.