Hi
My name is Narun. I’m a third-year BA student, majoring in Political Studies and Economics, at the University of Auckland. one part of the coursework require me to write up an original, present-day political marketing plan for the National Party. As part of the research, I require to conduct a short surveys from the public. (how to participate, below)
1. If there is an election tomorrow, what is the most important issue that will help you decide who to cast your vote for? (underline your choice)
Environment / Tax Cut / Health / Education / Law & Order / Welfare / Superannuation / Other (please specified) _______________
2. Which party do you think is the closest to your view on that issue? (underline your choice)
Labour / National /
NZ First / Greens / Maori / United Future / ACT / Other
3. How do you perceive John Key, the current leader of the National Party? (underline your choice)
Prime-minister in waiting / Strong Opposition leader / Not enough experience
4. How do you perceive the National Party as a whole? (underline your choice)
A party of an alternative government / A party of the opposition / None
5. Would you describe National as trustworthy? (underline your choice and fill in)
Yes / Not sure / No Why? (optional)
6. What do you perceive as National’s strengths? (underline as many as necessary)
Leadership / Policies / MPs & Candidates / Brand/Ideology / Communications / Campaign / Organisation / Other (please specified) ________________________
7. What do you perceive as National’s weaknesses? (underline as many as necessary)
Leadership / Policies / MPs & Candidates / Brand/Ideology / Communications / Campaign / Organisation / Other (please specified) ________________________
8. Did you know that John Key launched the new initiative in National's website 'Join the Conversation'? Have you used it? (underline one)
Know and used it / Know but hasn’t used it / Didn’t know
9. What are the main source you get the political information from? (Underline one)
Party pamphlets / Party Website / Internet / TV / Radio / Newspaper / Attending public meetings / Other (please specified) ______________________
10. Thinking about the previous election, how long ago did you decide definitely what party you are giving your party vote to? (underline one)
Already in my mind / Pre-campaign / First week of the campaign / Second and Third week of the campaign / Last week before election day / Election Day / Did not vote
Lastly, just to ensure that the survey participants are widely represented, please underline the relevant characteristics to you.
MALE / FEMALE AGE 18-30 / 31-45 / 45-65 / over 65
INCOME (INDIVIDUAL) under $38,000 / $38,000-$60,000 / over $60,000
OCCUPATION (Optional) __________________
Thank you very much for your participation
Narun
This is an example reply
1. Environment
2. Greens
3. Not enough experience
4. Alternative Govt
5. Yes
6. Policies/ MPs
7. Brand-ideology
8. know and used it
9. party website
10. pre-campaign
Male
18-30
under $38.000
Student