The latest Fairfax Media-Nielsen poll shows Labour still lagging behind National by 24 points but Labour supporters appear have no appetite for a leadership coup before the election.
Despite the prospect of an election defeat, more than 80% of people who intend voting Labour don't want a new leader.
Political analyst Barry Soper says the survey confirms his own testing of the mood within the party. He says Labour knows Helen Clark is their best ticket, even if she is not currently polling well.
The poll shows only 5% of Labour voters think Phil Goff would be a better leader.
However Labour has closed the gap on National by three points, recording 30% compared to National's 54%. The Greens sit at 7% while New Zealand First is on 3%.
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