BusinessDesk Poll Tracker: Take a broader view of the polls

BusinessDesk Poll Tracker: Take a broader view of the polls
Andy Fyers
BusinessDesk's Poll Tracker is a time-weighted average of all public opinion polls. It also makes some small adjustments for historical pollster bias for certain parties.The inclusion of the final two polls of the campaign – from Colmar Brunton/One News and Roy Morgan on Thursday – has cemented Labour on 47 percent support and National on 30 percent. Support for National has been steady at the 30 percent mark, while Labour has seen support ebb slightly as election day has approached.Barring a very large polling error, both ACT a...

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