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The Big Question: Should We Become A Republic?

20/1/2026

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Bryan Bruce
Jan 19, 2026
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The Big Question is a regular feature which aims to stimulate discussion about who we are and what we stand for as a people. Today’s opinion poll is open only to paid subscribers, and for 24hrs until 7.00 am tomorrow morning, after which the results will be published and discussed. As always please use the comments section to elaborate on your choice or raise related issues if you wish. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Should We Become A Republic?

The late former Prime Minister Jim Bolger publicly suggested NZ should become a republic. He is one of several prominent New Zealanders past and present who have argued we should no longer have a distant monarch as head of state.

So, what do you think?

If the following referendum question was posed today, how would you vote?

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