Debates, speculation, and instability surrounding the leadership of New Zealand's National Party, including internal dissent, questions about the party leader's political position, and events affecting the party's direction and management.
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political legacy and party influence
Prominent former National Party MP Sir Bill Birch dies, aged 92declining popularity undermining government stability
Six months out from Election 2026: where are we at?Stacked weekly counts; colour by editorial lean. Stuff and The Spinoff lean centre-left, NZ Herald centre-right, others centre.
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