Does Labour have enough stardust to nab a third term?

Over the next few weeks, we will be revisiting some of the major stories covered in 2022.

Labour has celebrated five years in government, but recent polling suggests securing a third term will be a battle.  
 
Consistent polling puts National and Act ahead of Labour and the Greens, and the Prime Minister’s preferred Prime Minister rating has declined steadily.  
 
This does not bode well for Labour in the lead-up to an election year.  

So after five years, what have been the highs and lows of Jacinda Ardern’s government – and can the party win back the public’s confidence? 

Newstalk ZB deputy political editor Jason Walls joined us in October to rate the last five years, and consider whether Jacinda Ardern still has enough stardust to secure a third term for Labour.

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