Cannabis referendum: Narrow support for legalisation in latest pollPosted by On


Cannabis advocates say a new survey shows the drug could
be on track to become legal but a narrow margin makes the
outcome uncertain.

Opinion polls had shown support for
the bill – being voted on in a referendum – dropping over
this year – down
to as low as 35 percent in late September
.

The new
poll, conducted by UMR and commissioned by the Helen Clark
Foundation and the New Zealand Drug Foundation, found 49
percent in favour and 45 percent against.

Green
supporters (82 percent), Māori respondents (66 percent),
people aged 18-29 (62 percent) and Labour supporters (62
percent were more likely to say they would vote for the
Bill.

National supporters (26 percent) and respondents
over 60 (33 percent were less likely to say they would vote
for the Bill).

Helen Clark Foundation chief executive
Kathy Errington told Morning Report the margin was
narrow and voter turnout would dictate…

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