# Minor Parties Surge as Race Remains Tight

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Podcast: [Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780)
Published: 2026-06-12T05:36:48+00:00
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## Resource

The latest poll reveals a razor-thin race as National and Labour inch ahead, but the real story is the surge of minor parties—Greens up 1.8 points to 11.5%, ACT up 1.3 to 7.8%—while NZ First and Te Pāti Māori slip. Despite the Budget giving government leaders a slight boost, the deadlock remains, with both blocs holding 62 and 58 seats respectively. Leader favorability is mixed, with David Seymour jumping 11 points to -18%, while Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins hover in negative territory. With five months to go, the race is tighter than ever—and the minor parties are the ones making the biggest moves. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4f74132fba51fad2

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