What do Asians prefer?

Which main party do the main ethnic groups pefer to lead the next coalition government?

The November 1-2 RadioLIVE-HorizonPoll, still underway, finds that across New Zealand:

• 37.7% of Asians would prefer a Labour-led coalition to govern after the election, 36.1% prefer a National-led one and 26.2% are not sure

• 53% of Indians prefer Labour-led, 46.9% National-led

• 52.3% of Maori prefer Labour-led, 24.6% National-led

• 48.6% of European/ Pakehas prefer National-led, 38.6% Labour led.

The poll covers 1330 respondents. Weighted. Maximum margin of error +/- 2.7%

The Herald on November 2 published this story, after interviewing 36 Asians in Auckland and finding 16 voting for National, concluding: "Asian voters are backing John Key and National this election, and Labour is facing an uphill task trying to convince them to vote
against the trend."

A sub sample of the size the Herald has for Auckland only, has amaximum margin of error of +/- 16.3%.