NZ Centre for Political Research

This week's poll asks:

In a year’s time do you think the NZ economy will be stronger, weaker, or about the same?

*1. NZ is in stagnation and could possibly head towards recession later in the year. May be prevented by asset sale and increased government expenditure.
2. Yough unemployment identifies the no-growth economy as 3 - 4% real GDP growth is needed to absorb young adults into the workforce.
3. The political system has not embraced production as a vital plus factor in the creation of GDP growth.
4. Further damage to production is possible as more "Free Trade" deals are pending. Instead of "Fair Trade" deals.
5. Migration to Australia prevents vital statistics from registering the true state of the economy.
6. The collapse of the EU economy into recession is imminent. Caused by over $USD 1 Trillion dollars of domestic manufacturing that has been destroyed by "Free Trade" deals with China in the last 5 years. Production capability must be rebuilt.
7. The multiplier effect on GDP growth from local production is from 10 to 100 times for each dollar of production cost. Frederick

*It's the same Govt we have had for the last 3 years.They have shown they do not have the intestinal fortitude to deal with run away Govt expenses so there is no reason to expect that will change. Combine this with the world financial outlook and it assumes a very bleak picture. Ronmac

*With his eye firmly on the past- fradulent Treaty claims, Kyoto Protocol & the last Labour, socialist policies, how can John Key develop vision for N.Z's future or even be aware of looming Eurozone disasters? Monica

This week's poll asks:

In a year’s time do you think the NZ economy will be stronger, weaker, or about the same?

*I have not a lot of faith in the National Govt, I am thinking David Shearer may do a better job. Geoff

*I believe it will be about the same. Interesting to note that the NZ exchange rate began this year at exactly the same rate as it began last year. So, we pretty much sat level the whole year. Now if we weren't being continually being ripped off by the maoris, and having Key give away what is not his to give, we may actually have a chance of getting ahead. But hey, political power is worth whatever it costs to those who have a vision for themselves, and not for the country and what those people in the country want to see happen. Neil

*Not as weak as it would have been if Labour had been elected, but still weaker than it should be if we had good economic management. Bernie

*Christchurch is a prophetic picture of NZ's woes. 1) the foundations are unable to be built upon. 2) continued shakes will bring collapse.3)rebuilders have no clear vision 4) we are not dealing with the real issues that are killing our economy. 5) Beaurocracy is draining the life out our major producers.7) False prophets are shutting down our God given resources which abound right across this Land. Namely the Greens and there Deceptive followers. They are shutting down the greatest wells that would make this whole country prosperous. Max

*All this goes to show clearly how easily the globalists control each and every country on the planet, how easy it is for them to "punish" countries that get "out of line", and how easy it is for them to line their pockets at our expense. NZ should withdraw from the globalist mouth-piece attack-dog called the UN & everything to do with it, repeal the ETS, RMA & host of other globalist wealth-devouring stealth taxes, terminate the grievance industry immediately with no more pay-outs, repeal the seabed & foreshow nonsense, down-size govt by half, and lower taxes across the board by at least 5% - whilst ditching the bulk of all the spurious "benefits". Regrettably, NZ is now at the point of needing a "benevolent dictator" to do such a job. And I know someone who can do it, too... Peter

*We stand a good chance of winning the race to be the first "developed" country to achieve 4th-world status. Mark

*Nothing will improve while we have the present leadership and bunch of gutless pollies (our employees) sitting on their bums and appeasing every whingeing loser and loading up the Maori Gravy Train with more of our hard-earned resources. I am sick of paying taxes and ETS and seeing it wasted and if I were younger I would be moving offshore too. Carolyn

*If this National led Government do the right thing - follow the Working Groups' reports and advice on WELFARE NZ Super TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION we will have good results otherwise as i said above about the same. Marie

*It will be weaker because of the ETS, unjustified Maori claims and less income from exports. Frank

This week's poll asks:

In a year’s time do you think the NZ economy will be stronger, weaker, or about the same?

*Much depends on how brave our new Government will be in tackling the problems ahead of us. David

*IT IS OBVIOUSLY PLAIN TO SEE WITH THE WORLD'S ECON AND THE DEVASTATION IN AOTEAROA AND KEYLESS IN THE LIMELIGHT. RAWIRI

*There are too many factors, as set out in your letter, which could neutralize any attempts to grow the economy. And, again, the government should be promoting conditions in which businesses, especially small businesses, can grow and thrive so that more jobs and wealth are created. Laurence

*If the government shows a bit of guts. pdm

*New Zealand will continue to muddle along with middle-of-the-road policies. There is something to be said for step changes. This makes changes more acceptable to the public, but it does mean improvement continues slowly. There are some ideas on growing our economy in the website http://www.growNZeconomy.co.nz Brian

*The way the Maoris are being allowed to cream it off. Clark

*The state of the nation indicates that the financial situation will worsen. Bill

This week's poll asks:

In a year’s time do you think the NZ economy will be stronger, weaker, or about the same?

*Weaker unless USA and Europe turn their own economies round. Frank

*This National Government will still be pussy footing around Maori Claims, Beneficiaries, and Handouts to other countries. They will not scrap the ETS and they will continue to appease all minority groups. There will be less tax payers as the baby boomers all start to retire which will increase the payments for the over 65's superannuation. I do not object to that as most have worked hard and it is their right to retire with this payment. Also, there will be the continuing outgoing of NZers leaving for Australia. I will be included in this number. A lot of these people will be taking out what money they have and also there will be that many less to spend in this Country. If this Government doesn't start to consider the decent hard workers, good living people they have left in the next 3 years you will see more people leave in droves. Personally I am fed up with paying high taxes which is passed on to losers, I am sick of the child abuse directed by families towards their children, the continuing murders and the general lack of law enforcement and weak dithering judges in the courts. Tell me someone that I am wrong and these issues will improve. Christine

*I have seen no sign of a reduction of the debt but the leaders are still managing to find excuses to get them overseas trips at great expense to the tax payer. Mary

*The Eurozone problems are going to adversely effect us as well as everyone else. We are caught in a catch 22 situation where a weaker dollar would greatly assist us to sell more to cash strapped countries, but on the other hand it would add millions to our debt crisis. Kenneth

This week's poll asks:

In a year’s time do you think the NZ economy will be stronger, weaker, or about the same?

*I feel very pessimistic about our economy. The Government is wasting far too much money instead of focussing on where it can save and make things much more economic. A big start would be in getting rid of the fraudulent ETS and the endless even more fraudulent racist Treaty settlements, saving our country billions. There are many more areas ripe for saving expenses. B+H

*Things are only going one way, that's backwards. Brent

*Much weaker if Europe falters. Tim

*How can one be optimistic. The Govt. hasn't the balls to do anything and probably nobody has. It is obvious - start with the treaty - scrap it, then move on. Enough is enough. Finish this crap, this is NZ and this is how it is now. Not last year, not the year before - ever. Gone. Bring back (for a short time) a dictatorship and sort it out once & for all. Someone has to have the balls! Graeme

*National has not done a very good job of managing the economy. They should have cut spending on Labour's socialist schemes right after they won the election in 2008. They would have had a very good reason with the recession beginning and the public would have agreed with them. The country would have been in a far better shape now. Ian

*Businesses are really struggling. The RWC was meant to be our salvation, but things were quieter than ever for most businesses. The sooner the government reduces the costs on businesses, the sooner the country can start to do better. Peter

This week's poll asks:

In a year’s time do you think the NZ economy will be stronger, weaker, or about the same?

*The economy is stalled - things are much worse than the politicians think. Many small businesses are only scraping by. That's why useless wastes of money like the ETS should be scrapped NOW - they are squeezing out the discretionary dollars which could be keeping small business afloat. In addition, taxes should be lowered, and a bulldozer put through stupid regulations which waste so much time and money. Jim

*Anyone who is optimistic about the economy this year needs their heads read! The government should be doing more to not only reduce their spending, but take the pressure off small business. In particular they should be looking at what they can do to keep Kiwi businesses internationally competitive and making moves in that direction. A company tax of 12.5% as proposed by ACT has appeal! Susan

*Farmers are doing OK at present but that is about all. If their prices fall, NZ will be in trouble. Why haven't previous governments done more to encourage non-agricultural exports? NZ has all our export eggs in that one basket and that is not good. Michael

*Things don't look too bright at present but the politicians don't seem to understand. They are still intent on extracting every last pound of flesh from us all. John

*I have yet to meet anyone who is optimistic about the economy. The rugby world cup masked it a bit last year but now the reality of tougher times is there for all to see. Ian