Jacinda Ardern did not think the internal issues with the Labour Party staffer investigation impacted the poll results. National voters are the most likely to be strongly opposed to the proposition, with 71.6 per cent of responders saying they will vote no. The referendum at the 2020 election will ask about support for the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill, which would include: • Allowing products to be bought only in a licensed premises from a licensed and registered retailer, and banning online or remote sales. Double whammy: Votes on legalising cannabis and euthanasia possible before the election - NZ He... Andrew Little: With euthanasia and cannabis, the election is going to get ugly - NZ Herald, The Saatchi & Saatchi man informing Kiwis about cannabis and euthanasia - NZ Herald. Citizens or the government can start referendums. Vote Compass is an educational tool developed by political scientists designed to help you explore how you fit in New Zealand's political landscape. Your News is the place for you to save content to read later from any device. Labour’s 40 per cent result is the worst for the party since the November-December, 2017 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton Poll, when its support dropped to 39 per cent. Source: 1 NEWS. National could form a Government with the support of the ACT Party according to the latest results from the 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton Poll, as Labour’s party support slides further.
It is National's best result since July 2017 – when Andrew Little was Labour Party leader, just before Jacinda Ardern took over. "Unemployment is at low levels of 3.9 per cent, we're running a surplus which gives us options to continue to strengthen the economy and continuing to balance the books. TVNZ has announced details of its election coverage which will include debates, polls, extensive election night reporting and the return of Vote Compass. It found the bill would likely be passed were people to vote the same on October 17, with 61.6 per cent of respondents saying they would yes to the bill. 6.00. Mr Bridges said voters wanted to see a Government that created confidence in the economy, "and will get things moving again". The Green Party increased slightly, up to seven per cent, and New Zealand First received four per cent support. A referendum is a vote on a question. Mike Hosking: Justice Minister Andrew Little seriously compromised on cannabis, euthanasia vote... Election 2020: Catholic school upsets parents over cannabis and End of Life Choice referendums ... Campaigners clash over End of Life Choice Bill, Use Ōhakea airbase for quarantine: Expert's plea, NZ Rugby refute claims they approved schedule, Killling spree: Dog responsible for death of 50 lambs evades capture, Kiwi cop Matt Ratana died from a gunshot to the chest, Southern motorway crash: lanes blocked, long traffic queues, Election 2020: More parties back a four-year term, Meet the candidates: Moemoea Mohowhenua, Independent - Te Tai Tokerau, 'We will always love you': Chrissy Teigen's heartbreaking post, Campaigners clash over End of Life Choice referendum, 'Too fat and too arrogant': All Black great reveals coach's brutal phone call, Hundreds of academics face redundancy as universities try to claw back millions of dollars. When asked what her result was down to, Ms Ardern said it was for "individual voters to tell you, rather than for me". A referendum is a vote on a question.

• Banning advertising of cannabis products, and requiring products to carry health messages. Our polling reveals the gloss appears to be wearing off Labour. 1.10 . "What it shows is a Government that isn’t doing anything, that doesn’t know what it’s doing, and a sense from New Zealanders that they deserve better. Ms Ardern said the results were down to New Zealand's economy being "in a good position". The results are in line with recent polling trends ahead of the upcoming election, with just 39 per cent of responders to an August survey saying they would vote yes. National leader Simon Bridges said he was not surprised by the result. "In fact we’re in a better position than when we were even elected. Those numbers are just a drop below TVNZ's July poll, in which 63 per cent of respondents said they would vote in favour of the bill. The results in this latest poll mean if an election were held today National would have 60 seats in Parliament, Labour would have 51, the Greens would have eight and ACT would have one. Our democracy is better with you in it. The Green Party increased slightly, up to seven per cent, and New Zealand First received four per cent support. From breaking news to debate and conversation, we bring you the news as it happens. Prior to that coup, the Newshub-Reid Research poll had National on 30.6 percent, Labour on 56.5 percent, the Greens on 5.5 percent, New Zealand First sitting at 2.7 percent and Act on 1.8 percent. The maximum sampling error is approximately ±3.1%-points at the 95% confidence level. National has been ahead in the last two 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton Polls, leading at 44 per cent in June and 45 per cent in July. ", Jacinda Ardern - 38% Simon Bridges - 9% Judith Collins - 5% Winston Peters - 4%.

The Newshub Reid-Research poll also asked responders what box they will tick on the end of life choice bill come election day. "National will have options, people should watch this space next year. The morning rush is off to a slow start for commuters heading into town from the south. It was a three percentage point jump from July's 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton Poll. On if National would want another coalition partner due to the tight result, Mr Bridges said it was still "early days". Bets stand if election is delayed. "I take nothing for granted, there’s a lot of work to do over the next year but National’s there ready to put forward positive plans to get this country going again.". National is sitting on 47 per cent, up two percentage points. Opinion polls have been undertaken periodically since the 2014 election, primarily by MediaWorks New Zealand, Roy Morgan Research, and Television New Zealand. "Those are all things that New Zealanders are looking for and we are delivering.". Get ready to have your say in New Zealand’s elections and referendums. Green party voters were most likely to support the proposed bill, (85.5 per cent voting yes), followed by Labour supporters (45.9 per cent yes), Newshub reported. The number of undecided voters has risen by three, up to 14 per cent. Mr Bridges said his result was pleasing, but he did not "read too much into those personal numbers". In March, a Research New Zealand poll found 43 per cent of respondents were in favour of legalising cannabis, and 33 per cent opposed it, RNZ reported. The latest Newshub Reid-Research poll showed just 37.9 per cent of responders saying they will vote yes to the proposition. New Zealand General Election. • Banning the use of cannabis publicly, allowing it only in a special licensed premises or on private property. Two main polling organisations are currently regularly sampling the electorates' opinions: Reid Research (on behalf of MediaWorks New Zealand) and Colmar Brunton (on behalf of Television New Zealand). WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A new opinion poll indicates that New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is poised to win a second term in office when the nation goes to the polls … We are New Zealand’s most transparent pollsters when it comes to our results and the methods we employ. Over recent General Elections the 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton poll has consistently been close to the final election result.

• Controlling the potency of cannabis in available products, • Introducing a legal purchase age of 20, and. But a poll on Monday by Television New Zealand (TVNZ) and research firm Colmar Brunton would have been uneasy reading for Ms Ardern.. Enrol to vote in New Zealand’s elections and referendums. What is a referendum?

"Obviously there are a number of things that we have plans to do over the next 12 months that I think will only continue to boost New Zealanders’ confidence that we’re investing in the things they want to see investment in.". These were their first opinio… A party needs at least five per cent or an electorate MP to hold a place in Parliament. What you need to know straight to your inbox, Jessica Mutch McKay, 1 NEWS Political Editor, You're all set to receive the Morning Briefing, November-December, 2017 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton Poll, Body found in Waikato River confirmed as missing Hamilton man, President Trump 'must pay back' over $455 million in next four years, 'Pain you've never felt before' - Chrissy Teigen reveals her third baby with John Legend has died, Electoral Commission urging people to 'vote early and vote local', Morning Briefing Oct 2: Labour takes aim at supermarket prices. Meanwhile, 25.5 per cent of those surveyed said they would vote no, and 11.9 per cent said they didn't know. Personal use of cannabis is likely to remain illegal according to latest poll numbers, as support for the bill continues to slip before the approaching referendum. Roy Morgan Research released a series of polls in June 2020, covering the first five months of the year, and subsequently released further polls covering the months of June and July. Dog is suspected to be one that escaped its owner several months ago. - National Party: 47%  (Up 2% points) - Labour Party : 40%  (Down 3%) - Green Party: 7%  (Up 1%) - New Zealand First: 4%  (Up 1%) - ACT: 1% - (Steady) - Māori Party: 1% - (Steady) - The Opportunities Party 1% (Steady) Don't know (14%) or refused to answer (4%). In just over two weeks, voters will have their say over a potential legal cannabis market; which would allow for special bars for consumption, special outlets and sales and strict rules for home-grown cannabis. Register with us and content you save will appear here so you can access them to read later. More political leaders express support for four-year terms in 'powerbrokers' debate, 'Toxic': Disturbing stories from behind the scenes at Weta Digital, Morning Briefing Oct 1: Trump and Biden scrap it out in fiery first debate, Sep 28 poll: Labour and Greens in driving seat, but ACT still strong.
Referendums. Yip, of a bunch of things mishandled, from KiwiBuild to gangs, to a health deficit that’s blown out, but more broadly than that it is a sense from New Zealanders they’ve given this Government a chance but they are simply not doing anything.". Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. Free dental care for adults would cost $648m a year, Lotto Powerball: Stars align for lucky Aucklander winning $8.3 million. On the go and no time to finish that story right now?

Labour dropped by three to 40 per cent. Simon Bridges managed to climb up to his highest ranking as preferred Prime Minister since April last year - pulling together nine per cent. Jacinda Ardern dipped three percentage points down to 38 per cent - her lowest result since April last year. Forty-one per cent still believe it will get worse, and 25 per cent think it will remain the same. Try it for yourself! A new poll has revealed Labour candidate Helen White is miles ahead in the hotly contested fight for the Auckland Central electorate. According to the Newshub Reid-Research poll, 50.5 per cent of responders say they will vote against the proposition, outweighing the 37.9 per cent saying they would vote yes. New Zealanders will be asked in the upcoming election whether they support the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill. I take confidence in that boost in support since election night. New Zealand National Party.