Kermadec ocean sanctuary poll

Stuff reports:

A new poll shows a majority of Kiwis support the Government plan to set up an ocean sanctuary in the Kermadec region.

Of 1,150 New Zealanders that took part in the polling, 89 per cent were in favour of the reserve – with 62 per cent in definite support, while 28 per cent ‘probably’ supported it (results were rounded).

Those who opposed the sanctuary made up 5 per cent, with the rest saying they were unsure.

Polling also found that for those who identified as Maori, 86 per cent were in support.

The poll was commissioned by conservation group WWF and carried out by Colmar Brunton from 27 April to 8 May, after Te Ohu Kaimoana launched legal proceedings against the Government on 29 April for allegedly breaching Maori fishing rights.