Welcome to The Progress Report 2.0 - a repository of tools and data for anyone interested in New Zealand politics.
A new poll by Curia from January 2026 has been uploaded. The details are:
You can see all our polling data, including this poll, here.
Posted on January 22, 2026
A new preferred prime minister poll by Curia from January 2026 has been uploaded. The details are:
You can see all our preferred PM polling data, including this poll, here.
Posted on January 22, 2026
A new poll by Roy Morgan has been uploaded. The details are:
You can see all our polling data, including this poll, here.
Posted on January 15, 2026
If you’ve been following The Progress Report, you know I talk a lot about the changing landscape of politics. But today, I want to talk about something practical—a solution to a problem I’ve seen time and time again.
I am thrilled to finally announce the launch of Candidate Engine, a new project dedicated to helping politicians and campaigners get online without the headache or the high price tag.
I built Candidate Engine with a simple mission: to make professional campaign technology accessible to everyone, from local council nominees to marginal parliament races.
Here is why it matters, and why you should check it out.
1. It is Essential for Being Found
In the digital age, if voters can't Google you, you effectively don't exist. Social media is great, but it’s noisy and you don't own the platform. When a voter searches for your name, they should find your platform, not just your opponent’s attacks or a chaotic Facebook feed.
Every politician needs a dedicated website to control their narrative. Candidate Engine ensures you rank in search results with a site that looks authoritative and professional from day one.
2. It’s Powerful (Petitions, Surveys, and More)
A website shouldn’t just be a digital brochure; it should be an engine for your campaign. We’ve baked in the tools you actually need to win.
Run Petitions: Mobilize your base around the issues that matter.
Conduct Surveys: Gather vital data on what your constituents are thinking.
Build Your List: Automatically capture volunteer sign-ups and push them directly to your email lists.
3. It’s Easy and Affordable
Campaign budgets are tight, and technical skills shouldn't be a barrier to entry. We designed Candidate Engine to be incredibly user-friendly. You don’t need to be a coder to set it up, and you don’t need a massive war chest to afford it.
Get Started for Free
The best part? It is free to get started. You can jump in, explore the features, and see exactly how it can work for your campaign before you commit.
If you or someone you know is running for office, head over to www.candidateengine.com and give it a spin. It’s time to give your campaign the digital presence it deserves.
Posted on January 13, 2026
This week we added 1 new email from Qiulae Wong - Opportunity Party Leader. The database now contains 2403 emails.
You can see them all here.
Posted on January 09, 2026