Archives: NZ Issues Polls

Republicanism

February 10, 2009

Research NZ polled 500 people from 26 November to 3 Decmeber 2008 on republicanism.

  • 42% of NZers support NZ becoming a Republic, and 38% do not
  • 48% of men support a republic, compared to only 37% of women
  • Most under 40s support a republic while those over 60 are against 2:1
  • 45% wants Prince Charles to succeed the Queen and 43% Prince William
  • A net 13% of men want Charles and a net 9% of women want William

Job Security

February 10, 2009

Research NZ polled 500 people from 10 to 13 November 2008 on job security.

  • 73% of those in employment think their job is secure
  • Only 58% of those in households with income under $40K think their job is secure compared to 80% of those in households with over $70k income
  • 39% expect a pay rise in the next year, 58% do not

MMP

February 10, 2009

Research NZ polled 500 people from 10 to 13 November 2008 on MMP.

  • 53% support MMP (up 7% from Aug) and 35% FPP (down 6%) suggesting the election result has led to more people happier with MMP
  • 69% of under 30s support MMP but only 45% of over 60s, however MMP more popular than FPP in all age groups

Smokefree Areas

January 31, 2009

A survey of 500 Rotorua residents found 85% support a ban on smoking in public playgrounds and the Redwoods forest. A third of the survey were smokers

The One News Colmar Brunton poll asked respondents who they blame for NZ’s economic strife:

  • 35% say international forces
  • 14% say NZ Govt
  • 49% say both

On the issue of who they most trust to manage the economy:

  • 48% John Key
  • 41% Helen Clark

One News reported a Colmar Brunton poll on the level of trust in various political leaders.

  1. Jeanette Fitzsimons 64%
  2. Helen Clark 59%
  3. John Key 57%
  4. Pita Sharples 54%
  5. Rodney Hide 50%
  6. Winston Peters 19%

A Research NZ poll of 529 respondents on women’s equality was conducted between 2 September and 11 September 2008.

  • 34% of women say they do not have equal rights with men. 16% of men agree.
  • Overall 72% of NZers think women and men do have equal rights.
  • Amongst under 30s, 87% say women and men have equal rights.

ShapeNZ Emissions Trading Poll

September 15, 2008

Polling Company: ShapeNZ (part of New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development)

Poll Method: Internet Sample (not fully random)

Poll Size: 2,204 (2.1% margin of error)

Date: to to 11 September 2008

Client: NZ Business Council for Sustainable Development

Report: NZBCSD Media Release

References: NZ Herald

  • 25% says climate change is an urgent problem, 51% say a problem now , 9% a problem for later and 13% not a problem.
  • 25% say NZ’s response to climate change has been too quick, 39% about right and 33% too slow.
  • 39% support an ETS and 29% do not.
  • Only 10% say they are well informed on the ETS with 46% somewhat informed, 28% somewhat uninformed and 13% uninformed.

Justice System Confidence

September 1, 2008

A Research NZ poll of 500 respondents on confidence in the justice system was conducted from 7 to 14 August 2008.

  • 36% say they have full trust and confidence in the NZ justice system, and 62% do not.
  • The more money a respondents earns, the less likely they are to trust the justice system.
  • 1% say sentences are too hard, 75% too soft and 21% about right.
  • 48% support capital punishment for the worst murders and 49% do not.

Car Use Poll

September 1, 2008

A Research NZ poll of 500 respondents on car use was conducted between 15 June and 24 July.

  • 59% say they are driving less due to higher fuel costs, 32% say driving the same and 9% do not drive
  • Of those who are driving less, 17% are using public transport more, 18% are car pooling, 48% are walking more, and 10% have gone to a more fuel efficient vehicle.
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