Brent Catchpole said the Government’s drop in poll results was likely caused by the “huge calls” it is making at the moment.

The poll, showed all three coalition parties were down, with National at 36% (down 2%), ACT at 7% (down 1%), and New Zealand First failing to reach parliament at 4% (down 2%).

When asked about NZ First’s drop below 5%, he said: "The whole Government is showing a decline" and NZ First "wouldn’t be worried about that at this point in time".

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