First post-election political poll released

After nine years as the opposition party, 51% of pollers think that the Labour Government is heading in the right direction. Photos: Getty Images. Graphic: ODT

The results of the first political poll since the September election have been published.

Labour is up 2% on its election result at 39%, according to TVNZ's first Colmar Brunton poll since the Labour-led coalition came into power six weeks ago.

Coalition partner NZ First was down on its election result of 7.2% to 5%.

But the Opposition is still the highest-ranking party - up 2% on its election result at 46%.

The Greens are also up, sitting on 7% while The Opportunities Party is down, at 1%. The Maori party is also at 1%.

The poll was aired this morning on TVNZ's Q + A show and included 1000 eligible voters.

It also showed that Jacinda Ardern remained the most preferred Prime Minister on 37%.

National's Bill English sits on 28%, with Deputy Prime Minister and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters on 5%.

After nine years as the opposition party, 51% of pollers think that the Labour Government is heading in the right direction.

26% believe they are not, and 23% are not sure.

For the first time, the poll included calling people on both mobile phones and landlines.

With a 50/50 split, the change reflects the transformation in how New Zealanders communicate, TVNZ said.

The poll was conducted from November 29 to December 5.