Survey: Surprising number of Kiwis want strong leader, no elections | Q+A 2025

In a Talbolt Mills survey of 2600 Kiwis between November and December last year for the Helen Clark Foundation, 32% said they liked the idea of an authoritarian leader who doesn't have to worry about parliament or elections. Researcher and economist Shamubeel Eaqub speaks to Q+A about the research and what policymakers need to consider to strengthen social cohesion. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.