Jacinda Ardern and her government soar in popularity during coronavirus crisis

Leaked poll shows New Zealand’s governing Labour party has 55% approval, and prime minister’s personal rating is 65%

New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, reached an almost record-breaking approval rating while the country was in its strictest lockdown, according to a new leaked poll.

The poll, which was conducted by UMR and leaked to the New Zealand Herald, shows that Ardern’s Labour party has reached 55% approval, while the opposition National party has dropped to 29% – its lowest rating in more than a decade. The Greens were on 5% and New Zealand First – Labour’s Coalition partners – on 6%.

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