NZ Centre for Political Research

This week's poll asks:

How optimistic do you feel about New Zealand’s future – do you believe things will be better, the same, or worse in five years time?

*The ongoing economic crisis in certain "spend like water and tax to the hilt" in Europe shows there are limits to how much of the cake government can allocate to itself.
So things should start to improve but only if the govt and taxman start being put back into their cages.
Labour- if they become govt again anytime soon are showing they have learnt nothing and will continue to steal even more of our liberty and money. In that case scenario things will very definitely get worse. Lech

*Keep giving monies, land and assets build by non maori to maori will deplete the contries ability to be a viable place in which to live. Rates is another issue where CV bears no reality to usage or ability to pay but on a factor of which only the large families benefit. The local rates average is a farce and many people pay many times more than their local average - what extra do they receive for the money. NOTHING. Gary

*Believe we are lacking in forward thinking at the top which is a real shame. Sue

*The NWO agenda is designed to take us out so it must get worse. The blow tourch has been lit for sometime now. The answer is in Daniel, BUT they will not prevail in the end. Wayne

*No reason for young families to have confidence. Too much social welfare assistance, maori preference,government spending and restrictions on private enterprise.Now the government is about to begin gifting the coastline to maori tribes. Ian

*MUCH WORSE AND I AM PREDICTING A COLLASPE WHICH HAS ALREADY STARTED THANKS TO THE DONKEYS AND ASSES IN PARLIAMENT. RAWIRI

*If the fundementals do not change - No solutions will be found. Then NZ will be much, much, much worse! Frederick

*The national lack of economies of scale cannot improve . . . . Eric

*Slightly better economically but Key will need to get a better vision for the racial future division he is creating with his carelessness. Monica

*The position could be better but strong leadership would be required to succeed. Namely reduce debt, end Treaty payments, reduce dependence on social welfare, end disruption by unions and end racial discrimination between Maori and European. Peter

*MOARI AVARICE AND OVERT RACISM WILL BE THE DEATH OF NEW ZEALAND AS WE KNOW IT. THESE THIEVING, RACIST LIARS WHO CAME HERE ON BOATS JUST LIKE MY FOREBEARS NEED TO WAKE UP AND SMELL THE PUHA. IT'S A GREAT PITY THE BRITISH AND FRENCH DIDN'T FINISH THE JOB PROPERLY. Mark

*While all the wrong incentives are being rewarded, NZ is stuffed. Murray

*We are on a track with the Maori radicals that is only going to deteriorate relationships in our country. This adds to the "brain drain" pressure, and any country who constantly exports its best people, is going to deteriorate! The constant negativity in the media exacerbates this push overseas. Hugh

This week's poll asks:

How optimistic do you feel about New Zealand’s future – do you believe things will be better, the same, or worse in five years time?

*I am saying things will be the same. I would have liked to have said things would be better... but ... with present govt direction we are being held down in almost every aspect of recovery financially. The govt has said that they are working on getting us back in line with Australia, yet we are now being marketed as a great place for businesses to move to because of our low wages!!!??? I can attest to that because my wages haven't moved for 5 years, yet that dosen't stop my costs spiraling out of control. I can see heads nodding in agreement with me. My employer ignores all that my contract states they should be doing, and has massive expectations in return. So there is really something broken with New Zealand employment processes, and the same can be said for most social and economic factors in this country. The government has an easy way to deal with all these issues ....... mostly they are not available for comment ..... have you noticed that? In the past, when asked "what would you do if you won lotto?" I would have had wonderful things planned to do in New Zealand. Now what would I do? I would quit this country and leave it to the Ni---rs. A terrible thing to say for someone who was born here! Neil

*The top salary earners are getting richer but they dont care about the basic wage earners. The cost of just about everything rises steeply but for the people with power that is small change. The gap keeps getting wider. I came to NZ over fifty years ago full of optimism but now its burnt out. We have a Claytons Democracy which ignores the wishes of the majority eg over asset sales. Greed is the overwhelming driving force and with so many monopolies there is no competition. Sad, Sad. Simon

*The government is not listening to the people particuarly their own voters. Graham

*There are a number of riders. We need to make more of our resourceseg mining.We need Maori to to stop bleating and start contributing to general progress. Desmond

*We have too much reliance on chinese made goods to ever be able to prosper. While it significantly cheaper to manufacture in and buy from china, there will never be a real rise in the pay rates for those not in a highly technological job. IE computers and IT. And while governments see the general populace as a trapped cash cow to be endlessly taxed and manipulated, nothing will ever change for the better for anyone other than those at the top. Grahame

*This is due to policies being adopted that have no real thought put into them; the emission trading scam for one. Wayne

*I think our future as a nation will be worse if we continue down the same path of paying out miilions to a minority that our small economy can ill afford also the evil of entitlement is firmly entrenched in nz politics, and that the government are to Weak to oppose it.. John

*I say this because politicians in general and Key and his lacky, Finlayson, in particular, are determined to sell the country out to Iwi interests. Ronmac

*Great Depression II. Ross

*As long as Labour don't get back in and undo everything. Steve

*Our future does not look good because we are governed by socialists. Mike Moore is a left-wing socialist who realises that socialism cannot survive without capitalism and so pretends to support some capitalist ideas. He's deceptive, devious and dangerous. I am surprised and disappointed to see his deviousness given a place in these pages. Auntie Podes

*Because stupid policies of people like the Greens and Socialists are gaining influence by appealing to those who do not want to take responsibility for themselves. Jim

*It will be worse if Maoris get control of our beaches and seas. Laurie

*We have weak leadership, too much green tape, red tape, ever increasing racial divison and fear of progress. We seem wedded to the poor south pacific and not where serious prospects lie. Peter

This week's poll asks:

How optimistic do you feel about New Zealand’s future – do you believe things will be better, the same, or worse in five years time?

*As more and more people leave NZ it's worth will be devalued. These people leaving are our best. They have had enough. They are the tax payers, they are the people who want to advance not forever go backwards.
Either NZ gets rid of the ETS, the Treaty and all other racist identities or it goes further back. We have no choice at Election time, both parties are the same and the smaller parties have nothing whatsoever to offer anything to enhance our Country. MMP will keep us on a downward slide and really all I see in the future is grief, poverty and the country eventually being overcome with useless Government and a loser population. As a country we are already being ridiculed and made fun of.
So sorry, we are going one way fast, and that's all downward. Chris

*This government - on the whole -is trying in a very to meet the economic needs of the country-- Except for The Carbin tax-- and the foresore leanings!
The Casino bid-- and the Crafar farms are two good examples of this!
These are good revenue making schemes-- as well as - Partial Sales of property!
These moves- without the Ignorant public crirism-- or- Political jealousy - on EVERY scheme raised by National- should go a long way to creating a much more secure future for NZ!
Good on you - John Key! Alison

*The effect of democracy - we get what we vote for. Donald

*New Zealand has lost its way. It's become dreadfully PC. It is stifled in going ahead by Treaty of Waitangi claims and the stupidity of legislation such as the ETS. Josie

*I watched Harawira on the Sainsbury show on T.V.1.last night. He correctly identified every problem evident in current Maori society. He added that the rest of us have failed his people and supported a proposed march on the beehive. One could argue that 80% plus of the population are guilty in that they provide excuse for the 20% minus not to (In the words of Kiri te Kanawa.) get off their backsides and work. Peter

This week's poll asks:

How optimistic do you feel about New Zealand’s future – do you believe things will be better, the same, or worse in five years time?

*With Government's refusal to implement NZICA's proposal for tax simplification it is now looking unlikely NZ small to medium sized businesses will get the opportunity they need to refocus on growing the economy. David

*There is much talk about how the recession is behind us and there are better times ahead. I would contend that we have only seen the beginning of what is yet to come and if people cared to do the research themselves and stopped listening to the propogandist's like Mike Moore, they would wake up and realise that either they are being lied to or that the so called experts are in fact morons! How many of these so called experts warned us about the global financial crisis? Thats right, none of them and now they are failing to recognise an even worse situation materialising (or they are lying to us). The people who did see what was coming and tried to wake people up were by and large, ridiculed by the "experts". Again these people warn us and again they have proof (the real numbers) to support their opinion. Mike Moore is big on rhetoric and feel good slogans but where are his numbers and supporting evidence? Mike and his mates have a much different agenda than what he purports to represent here and his editorial on the NZCPR site is another shining example of that if again, one cares to research things beyond the controlled media. Robert

*It can only get worse if our leaaders continue to operate under the false premise, that we do not have to get income, to be able to continue spending. Malcolm

*Economically NZ will be better. However increased Maori activism, Union distruption and reluctance to support progress along with the lefts social engineering our satisfaction levels will be worse. John

*If we do not remove seperatism from our way of life we are going nowhere. Bryon

*As long as we can retain a right leaning Government. David

*Humans need to eat before using technology. We are a world leading food producer, but unfortunately politicians and commentators fail to recognise that for NZ to prosper we need to develope and innovate agricultural production and further processing. This is our natural advantage that should be done ahead of trying to copy other parts of the world. Anyone who knocks agriculture needs there a... soundly kicked and sent to North Korea! Willy

*With "leaders" like Jo Key and David Shaver, things will get worse. We'll have more debt and the self-delusion will continue. Jeff

*To answer this one must either have a crystal ball, be an M.P. (with a future!) or face up to generalisations, as there is no other way of asking this question.
Politically we will be worse off as we will, through an ever increasing bureaucracy be more and more governed. Also we have MMP which at best, can only be described as half a democracy. List M.P.’s are the blight on our “Representation” as they are a symbol of the appointment system which all Dictatorships thrive upon.
Economically...who knows? We can be the food basket of an over populated world. But will our “farmers” be financially better off or merely in a form of economic serfdom dressed up in the foibles of a inflating economy. If we continue to expect increasing returns from agriculture then there must be a huge reduction in such as “The RMA, and Green Party blackmail.
Manufacturing will remain under concerted pressure from emerging low wage, high producing countries with low bureaucratic controls...the double whammy. Should we face the reality and accept that apart from a very few niche industries, an ever increasing population would become a greater welfare liability in our future?
The kowtowing, the handing over of wealth to Maori merely to retain political power, and/or too gain favour at the United Nations must end. Finally we must have a new political system namely a New Zealand Constitution. One in which we are not ethnically divided along separate lines, but as a confirmation that we are New Zealanders; at the same time such a Constitution stands as our only protector, from the ravages of political skulduggery.
In five years!!! Well HOPE springs eternal, and perhaps the Age of Miracles might not have passed us by. Brian

*Too many people believe the fear-mongering from the Green and Maori parties. Jasmine

*I would love to believe that things will be better in 5 years. But the truth is, they won't be. The natural disasters WILL increase and the cost / dislocation with it. And all the other parts of "societal" life will continue down until absolute morals are restored, socialism banned from government, and the UN / globalists told to sod off from running our country. And all the new fangled tech that is becoming so pervasive these days? That same ease that it brings for us to consume is just as easily turned against us to be watched, monitored and controlled. As a country, NZ has huge potential. Unfortunately, we have neither the courage nor moral fibre to actualise / realise our potential any more: we are a lost country - a people perishing thru lack of meaningful vision, purpose and leadership. Peter

*I fear there will be a downturn in the dairy industry's fortunes in part due to the effects of the ETS. Robert

*I used to think teflon John was the right man for the job, but the way he keeps bending over for the so called native of this country I am going off him big time. All i can say is god help us. Murray

*Unless we straighten out the growing racial division within our supposed democracy we are headed for trouble!!! Roderick

*We are wasting resources on things such as treaty sessions and paying single women to have lifestyle babies. We are being overtaxed with imposts like the ETS tax and every increasing rates at local body level to satisfy the self-aggrandizement of some of our mayors. I feel many NZers feel that they can't do anything about this and so they don't even bother. Anthony

This week's poll asks:

How optimistic do you feel about New Zealand’s future – do you believe things will be better, the same, or worse in five years time?

*While the gravy train is still running at full speed with no slowing effect coming from anywhere, how can things get better? I know, get rid of the Treaty of Waitangi, or at least re-read it and see what it says. Oh, nothing about gravy trains. Well fancy that. Graeme

*It has the potential to be MUCH better. But if hte political mismanagement, racial greed and power struggle continues then I must say that the future looked bleak.

When the leaders become true to their promises, when they stop pandering to those that will give them votes and then do an about turn when in power but rather stand true and put promises to action. When they take full responsibility for their actions. When they truly put the nation first and stop underhand, covert and secret negotiations that undermine the rights and resources of ALL NZ'nders (not just Maori minority)....etc.... THEN and ONLY then does this wonderful, fabulous, magnificent country have a chance of flourishing and reaching true potential.

I must add though that to accomplish this requires that ALL NZ'ders need to stand united. Those who stand by doing nothing are as bad as those that are wrecking the country.

Come on NZ'ders!! Be heard, stand for this wonderful place and let a united voice be heard!

Am I idealistic? .... Maybe, but though we have differing views and cultures amongst the population, NONE of us likes to be "done-in", "swindled", "deceived", "morally compromised", "have children morally corrupted", etc....

If ALL would stand by sound morals and truth we would shine. It takes united determination. Walter

*With this current lot of politicians. The current political set up and the Treaty nonsense it hard to be to be to positive. Robin

*After 18 months of earthquakes, loss of income from rental property and two house moves, life for us personally could not possibly get worse. Many, many people in Canterbury are facing the same challenges. The economy will pick up nationally, not matter who owns our farms and other assets. David

*Long term planning does not appear to exist. Lakshman

*If the ETS changes and the Foreshore and Seabed Act are forced through by this Government, it will take more than 5 years to unravel it, if in fact, a socialist government even contemplates it.
Mike Moore is right, we need to increase productivity and jobs. Trading in Emissions is like Trading in Futures, pure speculation with no tangible product produced...and John Key was a Futures trader!
He is now trading in our future as a political leader. No wonder so many are leaving the country. Vic

*Deteriorating race relations will force my grandchildren from this country unless there is a more rapid increse in Moari moving into the middle class and adopting middle class aspirations. The current trend is dowhill and there is nothing in sight that appears to be able to reverse the trend of young NZers leaving for better opportunities. Victor

*Worse under this govt. Rod

*Considering the big picture of what is happening around the world. But what is considered worse or better off - what does someone mean when they think of this? Sandra

*Because key is increasing "maori" (ie re PART maori) separatism all the time. Barry

*The world is facing its biggest financial crash in recorded history. The FIAT money system unsupported by a real value allows the printing of unlimited paper money; which devalues its spending power or real value. The USA dollar has crashed so that a dollar in 1913 now buys $0.06 in 2012 value. New Zealand has no GOLD reserve to protect the value of its currency. It has most of its reserve in USA dollars. When the USA dollar crashes the purchasing power of New Zealand's reserve currency will crash as well.
The USA Government has 15 Trillion (and growing) of debt. Buts its major banks have a potential $230 trillion dollars of derivative debt. Refer to http://truthfrequencynews.com/the-mothe ... -universe/ to see what each major USA Bank owes. Gary

This week's poll asks:

How optimistic do you feel about New Zealand’s future – do you believe things will be better, the same, or worse in five years time?

*I think New Zealander's are the only ones not too appreciate how good things are in NZ, the rest of the world does. We may not be the richest in money but in so may other areas. I hope in the future we will all realise how well off we are. Janet

*We must be positive but it gets harder with more saying things can't be done while those 'doing' are getting less adventurous and risk averse. Tim

*Under current systems - Worse. Norm

*ETS is to increase which will effect all NZ families. ETS should be scrapped! Wendy

*Can't see anything on the horizon that is going to make any significant change, and any progress we may make will be immediately undone anyway when Labour/Green (or looking just as likely Green/Labour - scary thought) get their next turn to hammer the evil progressors. John

*The MD of a large company I was working for came up and told me I was the most positive person he knew, The hill got steeper and steeper since 99 untill such point that I now have given up. I promise Ill never work in this country again. 50 YO male. Grant

*We have an ongoing record of throwing restrictions at any problem instead of analysing it reasonably. The RMA and OSH have certainly passed their use by dates and need a major overhaul. Graham

*Because that inept bunch of liars, we laughingly refer to as a govt., will have given almost all govt. power, to a small gang of grasping maori racists by then. END! John

This week's poll asks:

How optimistic do you feel about New Zealand’s future – do you believe things will be better, the same, or worse in five years time?

*I think that things will definitely improve over the next five years especially if the government can remove some of the roadblocks to progress. They are making the right noises in some areas like local government reform, RMA reform, but a lot depends on whether they follow through. It is the same with welfare reform - I support what they are doing but am not sure whether the reforms will be much more than talk. Peter

*Things always get better, it's just that right now the government is making some unpopular changes and the opposition is having a field day. I wouldn't trust the opposition to run the country though, not even for a minute! Jim

*Once the global economic recession passes, things will definitely get better. Bernard

*Worse if you believe economic growth is possible in a finite world. However my belief in the fast approaching return to more localised economies being the norm is much anticipated. Juanita

*I think National is like most governments - they talk tough about getting rid of red tape etc but do nothing more than fiddle. The real proof of their resolve to get this country going will be whether they scrap the emissions trading scheme which has become a major millstone around the neck of this economy. David

*When you look at what's going on in Italy, Greece and Spain, you realise that things aren't too bad here in NZ. The key issue for our future is whether National has the guts to make proper change and get rid of some of the stupid rules and regulations brought in by Labour. Barb