Views on Vaccination Policies: a Global Advisor Study

62% of New Zealanders support making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for anyone eligible to receive one, whereas 34% oppose. There is stronger support for vaccines to be required for taking part in activities such as travel, sporting events, and eating in at restaurants, with more than three quarters of New Zealanders saying they support these policies.

The Ipsos Global Advisor Study regularly asks respondents from around the world, including New Zealand, for their views on different topics. Recently, Ipsos conducted a study across 31 countries to explore the views of people on vaccination mandates. More than 20,000 people across 31 countries were surveyed.

In New Zealand, 1,004 people aged 18+ answered survey questions (run 4–11th February 2022) and the results have been compared to the global results (fieldwork dates: 21st Jan–4th Feb 2022).