SST readers on constitutional issues

The SST did a survey of readers on constitutional issues. Not a scientific random sample, but some interesting results. They are:

• 27% for a republic, 55% against
• Preferred President – John Key 20%, Helen Clark 15%, Geoffrey Palmer 12% (really?), Willie Apiata 8%
• Four year term – 56% yes 40% no
• Maori seats – 26% yes, 70% no
• Treaty in written constitution – 34% yes, 56% no
• If capital moves – Auckland 39%, Nelson 17%, Invercargill 8%, Suva 3%
• New national bird – Kea 36%. Kahu 24%, Pukeko 13%
• Change NZ flag – 50% yes, 45% no
• Change NZ anthem – 40% yes, 54% no