NEW POLL: Favourability of Prominent Aucklanders

A new Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance – Curia poll reveals the net favourability of prominent Aucklanders. 

When asked for an indication of favourable; neutral; or unfavourable; of a list of six notable public figures, found that Simon Bridges was the most favourable by a significant amount with a net score of +18%.

Mayor Wayne Brown and Paula Bennett both scored +12%, followed by Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, with a score of +10%.

The remaining two Aucklanders reached a net negative favourability, Richard Hills at –1%, and Michael Wood at –9%.

Commenting on the poll, Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance spokesperson, Sam Warren, said:

“Wayne Brown’s popularity took a hit following last year’s floods, but his favourability is now back in the black, and even keeping on par with the likes of Paula Bennett and his Deputy Mayor, Desley Simpson.”

“Interestingly, it’s Simon Bridges who leads the pack by a country mile since his appointment as CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber, and more recently, news of chairing the NZ Transport Agency.” 

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