Opinion polling on the Sixth National Government of New Zealand
This article summarises the results of polls taken during the Sixth National Government of New Zealand which gather and analyse public opinion on the government's performance and policies.
Issue polling
School Lunches
| Polling source | Sample Size | Polling release date | Who is responsible for school lunches? | Parents | Government via a school lunch programme | Other | Don't know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNZ-Reid Research poll[1][2] | 1,000 | 1 April 2025 | School Lunches | 61.5% | 32.4% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Polling source
Talbot Mills[3] Poll released through Stuff Sample size:818 Polling release date: 12 March 2025 |
Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Unsure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall the new school lunch programme isn’t working. | 37% | 28% | 13% | 4% | 18% |
| The Government should return to the previous school lunch model. | 31% | 29% | 13% | 8% | 19% |
References
- ^ "RNZ-Reid Research Poll | RNZ News". RNZ. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ^ Smith, Anneke; Reporter, Political (1 April 2025). "New poll: Most voters think parents should provide school lunches". RNZ. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
- ^ "Talbot Mills Research Ltd". Talbot Mills Research Ltd. Retrieved 5 January 2026.