Should the Prime Minister have discussed republicanism with the Queen?

Yes
75% (51 votes)
No
22% (15 votes)
Don't know
3% (2 votes)
Total votes: 68

    

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Author: Gabriel Pollard
30 April, 2008 - 10:57

If the topic isn't even discussed, how can New Zealand expect to lead the charge and become a republic in the foreseeable future?

Author: Lewis Holden
30 April, 2008 - 14:16

Interestingly, Jim Bolger said he discussed the monarchy with the Queen. I suspect Helen Clark is playing it safe - if she did what Kevin Rudd did, i.e. announce a new republic referendum, it might not have looked so good.