NZ Visit Does Little to Help Windsor

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An opinion poll of voters shows New Zealanders were unmoved by the Charles Windsor’s publicity tour in November, according to the New Zealand Republican Movement. His support did not rise above 51% and the number of voters who want a New Zealander as the next head of State has increased to 41% said Lewis Holden, chair of the Republican Movement.
Conducted by Curia Market Research, the poll also revealed for the first time that the majority of the (approx) 1.35 million voters who want a New Zealand head of State now support direct election. Only 10% of New Zealanders wanted a head of state elected by parliament. This means direct election is favoured three to one over indirect election. “Both direct and indirect election have merit and as voters learn more about indirect election we expect it to gain in popularity” said Mr Holden.
The poll was conducted following the tour of Charles and Camilla Windsor in November, the final cost of which is looking to be close to $1 million. “It will take time to better inform voters and hold a referendum on having an NZ head of state. These results show it is the time to make clear plans about how we want to choose a New Zealander for the role. The majority of 18 – 30 year olds support a New Zealander as our head of State, as do Maori and Asian New Zealanders. The race is narrowing with a very steady decrease in undecided voters” concluded Mr Holden.


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