2002 New Zealand Election Study

The New Zealand Election Survey (NZES) aims to monitor the democratic process in New Zealand during a period of social and economic change, and most particularly, during the transition between electoral systems. This 2002 survey is the fifth in the series which has been conducted at every election year since 1990. The 2002 NZES has five major components: A New General Sample, which involved a proportionately random selection from the general parliamentary electorates; the Election to Election Panels, which was conducted post-election and included respondents from the 1996 and 1999 NZES; the Campaign Pre-election Sample and Pre-Post Panel, which involved a random national sample and was conducted 36 days before the election; the Maori Election Study, which involved an over-sample from the Maori electoral rolls; and, The Candidate Study, which was sent out to all candidates standing for parties in the House. Variables include the respondent's interest in politics, internet usage, how many hours spent watching television or listening to the radio, attitudes toward and trust in the government in general, opinions of other candidates, campaign involvement, attitudes to immigrants, group membership, voting preferences and confidence in the public service. Background variables include gender, date of birth, country of birth, highest level of education, employment status, religious affiliation, and parents' politicial views. For further information, please refer to the following website: www.nzes.org