Have Your Say – Polls

We understand clearly that the only reason for our existence is to represent the voice of the people in our parliament. We believe that any party that is not constantly in touch with the views of the people is simply not doing its job. In this space you can read what others think on key issues, and you can let us know your views.

Do you think this election campaign will be dignified?

Latest Results:

Do you think this election campaign will be dignified?

No 42%
Probably 21%
I am already disillusioned 37%

Bob Jones, Dominion Post (29.9.08) – "...the surprise beneficiary could be Peter Dunne, as voters accord him points for staying above the fray. Right now, there's a market opening for gentlemen politicians.”

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  • A quote well picked John.

    Posted by Kelleigh Sheffield-Cranstoun 2008-10-09 17:58:50.134

  • I would have liked to think it could be dignified but I am already disillusioned by the Prime Minister's opening salvos. Firstly, she used the date announcement as a political platform for Labour and since then has made personal snipes at John Key particularly. Let's hope other parties will not stoop so low.

    Thank you to Peter Dunne for showing that campaigning can be done (no pun intended!) with focus,humour and integrity.

    Posted by Mary Edwards 2008-09-28 16:44:05.502

  • However much we may have distaste for the excesses of MMP, it is a fact we have to live with and we have to work within it. Never again do I want to live under a Government that is a sole party regime. The quote from Bob Jones is a very fair summation of the thinking of 'thinking' New Zealanders and we pray that this will be borne out on November 8th.

    My wife and I believe that there is a huge distinction between being a politician and being a parliamentarian! The former subscribe to the popular view 'what's in it for me'. The latter support the overarching principle 'what's best for the country'. This is best summed up in the famous quote of the late President John F. Kennedy, 'Think not what your country can do for you but rather what you can do for your country'.

    Posted by John D. Willocks 2008-09-27 09:07:30.314

  • two party contest is a dying breed of arrogance that is rabid and insentitive to New Zealanders who want mature adults to lead this country. The quiet ones like UnitedFuture will shine a bit more now that many will ask that important question: who else is there? Mainstream media will need to focus more on the smaller parties or disparity of representing the news will happen yet again this election.

    Posted by QuentinTodd 2008-09-27 08:08:41.131

  • The Bob Jones quote on the left says it all. A more obvious observation could not be made.

    Posted by Denise Krum 2008-09-26 13:00:27.87