The Republican Movement of Aotearoa New Zealand
Media Release – 5 February 2007

Positive Republic Poll – Good Time to Discuss Monarchy

"The Republican Movement welcomes the positive result in tonight’s TV3 poll" said Lewis Holden, President of the Republican Movement of Aotearoa New Zealand. "Waitangi Day is a day to reflect on where we’re going as a nation. While these polls are indicative only, the Republican Movement encourages all New Zealanders to get involved in the debate on the future of our Head of state at this important time of the year" continued Mr Holden.

The poll, published today by NZPA and tonight by TV3, found that 39% of New Zealanders supported a republic. The question asked whether New Zealanders wanted to continue the status quo with the Queen as their Head of state.

"Recently the New Zealand Election Study 2005 found that the trend of support is gradually upward. Only 48% of New Zealanders supported the status quo. New Zealanders are clearly warming to electing a New Zealand as their own Head of state."

ENDS

© Scoop Media