MMP poll
A Research NZ poll of 500 respondents on MMP was conducted between 7 and 14 August.
- 46% support FPP
- 41% support MMP
- Amongst under 30s MMP has 53% to 23% for FPP
- Amongst those aged over 50, FPP has 59% support
A Research NZ poll of 500 respondents on MMP was conducted between 7 and 14 August.
TV3 reports on a Research NZ poll on wind farms and other power options.
84% said they have no problems with how wind farms look, and 70% said they would not object to being able to see a wind farm from their home.
On the issue of nuclear power as a source of energy, 54% are oppossed but a significant 37% say it should be considered. 49% of men supported a nuclear power option compared to 26% of women.
A Research New Zealand Poll on whether the Police should be armed, has been reported in the NZ Herald.
The poll of 500 people has found that 54% of respondents approve of the Police routinely carrying firearms – up from 33% in 2003.
They also found 44% of respondents are more worried about their personal safety than a year ago.
The poll was taken from 25 June to 9 July 2008.