Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the poll revealing less than a third of respondents support NZ giving Cook Islands services

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Less than a third of respondents to a poll believe the Cook Islands should still get New Zealand services.

Last week, the Government paused aid after the Cooks signed a partnership with China, without sharing any details with New Zealand.

The Taxpayers' Union-funded Curia poll asked participants whether the Cooks should continue to have automatic access to New Zealand passports, citizenship and healthcare when pursuing foreign policy against New Zealand's wishes.

Only 30 percent believed they should and 46 percent said not - with the remaining 24 percent unsure.

Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls unpacks the results.

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