With the rise of NZ First making a Labour/Green/MP Government less likely (thanks to Eru, Doc, Mariameno and alienating woke identity politics inside the Greens), the question this election year, can the NZ Left win, and should it? NZ Labour have lost their mojo and aren’t sure what they stand for any longer. They also recognise the need for a united front with the Māori Party in any post election negotiations with Labour which will force Labour away from being incremental. There is still a scenario where the Māori Party hold onto 4 Māori electorates and with a low Party vote generates an MMP Overhang. So what are the best, worst and most likely outcomes this year for the NZ Left in the 2026 Election?
