Support for the monarchy in New Zealand fell from 62% in 1999 to 48% in 2005 according to the recently released New Zealand Election Study. However, only 34% of New Zealanders favoured a republic.
A more recent opinion survey found support for the monarchy at 53%, while 39% wanted a republic.
These surveys suggest that while support for the monarchy is declining, republicans are failing to generate enthusiasm for a republic amongst the “don’t knows”.