What Kiwis say

New Zealanders agree this election is about more than tax cuts.

Because unaffordable tax cuts don’t only bring on inflation that drives mortgage rates up, they need to be paid for by either cutting public services or government debt growing.

To help debate, the PSA asked Kiwis across the country their thoughts. The exact questions we asked, and New Zealanders’ answers to them, are below.

60% of New Zealanders don’t want public services cut to pay for tax cuts

“As you may be aware, the recent budget included tax cuts costing $10.6 billion over the next three years. According to Treasury, the surplus is now gone and larger tax cuts would require the government to increase debt or reduce spending on public services. Would you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose or strongly oppose larger tax cuts if they meant increased debt or reduced spending on public services?”

Strongly support     13%
Somewhat support 20%
Somewhat oppose   25%
Strongly oppose      35%
Unsure                            7%

71% of New Zealanders say high user fees are worse than taxes funding public services

“Which would you prefer?”

Keeping taxes as they are and using taxes to keep user charges for services such as health and education as low as possible 71%
Cutting taxes further and having higher user charges for services such as health and education 23%
Depends 3%
Unsure 3%

68% of New Zealanders say parties should release details before the formal election begins

“When do you think political parties should release details to the public on how they would pay for their pre-election promises?”

As soon as possible 49%
As soon as the formal election campaign begins 30%
Whenever they like as long as it is before the election itself 19%
Unsure 2%

Poll methodology: UMR Research Inc. conducted a telephone poll from 6 to 11 June of 750 New Zealanders aged 18 or older. The margin of error for a 50% figure in the 95% confidence level (19 times out of 20) is +/- 3.6%.

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Authorised for the PSA by Brenda Pilott, 30 Prospect Tce., Johnsonville, Wellington

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What's at stake The work we do Benefits to NZ Fairness at Work What parties say What Kiwis say Just the facts Contact Us	What Kiwis say New Zealanders agree this election is about more than tax cuts. Because unaffordable tax cuts don’t only bring on inflation that drives mortgage rates up, they need to be paid for by either cutting public services or government debt growing. To help debate, the PSA asked Kiwis across the country their thoughts. The exact questions we asked, and New Zealanders’ answers to them, are below. 60% of New Zealanders don’t want public services cut to pay for tax cuts “As you may be aware, the recent budget included tax cuts costing $10.6 billion over the next three years. According to Treasury, the surplus is now gone and larger tax cuts would require the government to increase debt or reduce spending on public services. Would you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose or strongly oppose larger tax cuts if they meant increased debt or reduced spending on public services?” Strongly support 13% Somewhat support 20% Somewhat oppose 25% Strongly oppose 35% Unsure 7% 71% of New Zealanders say high user fees are worse than taxes funding public services “Which would you prefer?” Keeping taxes as they are and using taxes to keep user charges for services such as health and education as low as possible 71% Cutting taxes further and having higher user charges for services such as health and education 23% Depends 3% Unsure 3% 68% of New Zealanders say parties should release details before the formal election begins “When do you think political parties should release details to the public on how they would pay for their pre-election promises?” As soon as possible 49% As soon as the formal election campaign begins 30% Whenever they like as long as it is before the election itself 19% Unsure 2% Poll methodology: UMR Research Inc. conducted a telephone poll from 6 to 11 June of 750 New Zealanders aged 18 or older. The margin of error for a 50% figure in the 95% confidence level (19 times out of 20) is +/- 3.6%. If you’d like to get involved or share a story, you can reach us here. If you’re a journalist looking for information, you can reach us here. Or if you’d like to know more about the PSA or join the PSA, please visit the homepage of our website to find out more. You can visit it at www.psa.org.nz Authorised for the PSA by Brenda Pilott, 30 Prospect Tce., Johnsonville, Wellington