Political rankings: Who’s up, who’s down and who’s set to surprise in 2026

Political rankings: Who’s up, who’s down and who’s set to surprise in 2026

Captain’s Cup The political party leader who outperformed in 2025 Winston Peters – Could this be the time that NZ First and its veteran leader finally make it to a second term in power? The party is usually spiralling downwards at this point in the electoral cycle, but it ends 2025 in a stronger position than it began and well placed to hold the balance of power at next year’s election. That is down to the canny Peters, who has distinguished his…