Why Kiwis no longer support Jacinda Ardern

Friday 10 June 2022

I reported earlier this week how New Zealand voters continue to turn their back on Jacinda Ardern’s Labour Government.

After enjoying record strong voter support in the first half of the pandemic, support has plunged amid cost of living concerns and soaring interest rates:

The latest Ipsos New Zealand Issues Monitor provides further insight on why Kiwis are so unhappy with the government.

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About the author

Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.