All signs point to National win as NZ campaign ends

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : "National has the team the energy and the positive plans to take New Zealand forward.
59% : "So please party vote National and together, let's get our country back on track.
54% : "National will rebuild the economy to reduce the cost of living and give you tax relief, we will restore law and order and provide better education and health care.
54% : Unlike previous elections, when he has left his allegiances in the air, Mr Peters has pledged to only deal with National - which means coalition negotiations are sure to coronate Mr Luxon.
53% : " In contrast, Mr Hipkins focused on attacking National, which has been their dominant playbook for weeks.
52% : Instead, election night intrigue is likely to centre on whether National can govern with its preferred coalition partner ACT alone, or needs help to reach a majority from Winston Peters' NZ First.

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