Archives: NZ Issues Polls

Light Bulb Ban

September 1, 2008

A Research NZ poll of 500 respondents on the light bulb ban was conducted between 15 June and 24 July.

  • 46% support making eco-bulbs compulsory and 47% are opposed
  • Under 30s strongest support at 67% to 25%
  • 50 to 60 year olds most opposed with 31% for and 62% against

MMP poll

September 1, 2008

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

One News has broadcast results from their poll, relating to trust in National:

  • 50% say National is not being open about its plans
  • 37% say they are being open
  • 25% of National’s own supporters say they are not being open
  • 52% against boosting borrowing for infrastructure, 39% agree

Rail Purchase

July 21, 2008

The One News/Colmar Brunton Poll reported opinion on the buy back of rail.

68% of respondents supported the purchase with 24% against and 8% not sure. Even 56% of National voters support the buy back.

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