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Thread ID: 141820	2016-03-06 05:58:00	TVNZ Kiwimeter	pctek (84)	PC World Chat

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1416998	2016-03-06 05:58:00	I did their test: YOUR CLOSEST FIT Sceptic Along with 5% of Kiwis Sceptics are unique in that they tend not to identify with typical Kiwi stereotypes. Iconic aspects of Kiwi culture such as lifestyle and sport tend not to have the same resonance with Sceptics as they do with other New Zealanders. Sceptics exhibit lower levels of national pride than do most other New Zealanders. They tend not to express the same sense of belonging to their country and community, and are often unsatisfied with the conditions of both. They tend to be cynical about the usefulness of government and the least likely among Kiwis to take an active interest in politics or civic life. Sceptics value perseverance and hard work, but are still doubtful about whether their efforts will vastly improve their lives. They often feel that, despite their efforts, they are not able to get ahead. Sceptics are typically unsympathetic to arguments that minority groups in New Zealand are discriminated against and do not usually support the Treaty claims process. They feel that many New Zealanders have faced difficult circumstances and that no single group should be given special treatment. Sceptics take moderate positions on immigration and multiculturalism, perhaps owing to the fact that a relatively high proportion of Sceptics are themselves immigrants. Hmmm, considering it gives you choices of symbols to pick, and doesn't give you the choice of picking other or none, and then keeps removing some until you are forced to choose certain ones. The usual "womans mag" questionnaire.....	pctek (84)
1416999	2016-03-06 20:23:00	Interesting, do you have a link to the test? LL	lakewoodlady (103)
1417000	2016-03-06 20:38:00	I googled it and had a go just out of interest and got the same result. Maybe that 5% figure is a bit out :)	dugimodo (138)
1417001	2016-03-06 21:17:00	Loyalist Along with 17% of Kiwis Loyalists express the highest degree of attachment to New Zealand's British cultural heritage compared to other groups, and demonstrate the most support for the British monarchy. They show more support for the British monarchy than other New Zealanders. They typically feel that traditional values and the principles associated with Christian beliefs are an important part of New Zealand's national identity. Loyalists are the most likely among groups in New Zealand to identify as being religious. Loyalists generally view Māori culture as playing an important role in New Zealand’s national identity and are sympathetic to Māori efforts to overcome the injustices associated with colonialism. They often believe, however, that policies to make up for past injustices are unnecessary. Loyalists cherish the lifestyle New Zealand offers and see sport as a major theme in its national culture. On average, Loyalists tend to be older than other New Zealanders and live in more rural areas. They traits they value most are tolerance, generosity, and religious faith.	Greg (193)
1417002	2016-03-06 21:57:00	Egalitarian. Egalitarians are advocates for diversity in Kiwi culture. They embrace New Zealand's liberal immigration policies and its multiculturalism. They see New Zealand as a country that welcomes newcomers and respects the contributions that they make to Kiwi society. Egalitarians recognise Māori culture as an integral part of New Zealand’s national identity. They support polices that counter discrimination of Māori and believe that New Zealand should make reparations for past injustices committed against Māori. Egalitarians generally do not identity with New Zealand’s British heritage and see the monarchy as a relic of its imperialist past. Like most other New Zealanders, lifestyle and sport are prominent aspects of Egalitarians’ sense of national identity. They tend to be environmentalists and take great pride in the country’s nuclear-free status. They are broadly in favour of the redistribution of wealth in order to address inequality and often favour policies that benefit New Zealand as a whole over those that benefit themselves as individuals. That probably just about sums me up.	Tony (4941)
1417003	2016-03-06 23:55:00	I personally wouldn't place too much credence on the "Kiwimeter". It's too broad brush and is incapable of factoring Age / lifestage, Ethnicity, Gender and socio-economic influences. The 35% of NZers who don't channel surf away from TV3 would present a totally different result were they to participate. Those would also be unlikely to be reading a TVNZ site in the first place. 7014 Much more useful is Auckland University's New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study by Dr Chris Sibley: Click HERE (www.psych.auckland.ac.nz) Briefly, a work-in-progress 20 year project measuring the movement of Kiwi attitudes with appropriate sampling and weightings. In a much more responsible fashion than garnering questions from some overseas "womens' magazine" article and passing off. :2cents:	WalOne (4202)
1417004	2016-03-06 23:56:00	Results YOUR CLOSEST FIT Patriot Along with 36% of Kiwis Patriots pride themselves on being New Zealanders and feel a deep sense of attachment to the Kiwi lifestyle. They see Kiwi values as unique and preferable to most others, and generally think that New Zealand is the best country in the world in which to live. Most patriots are quite fond of New Zealand’s rugby and beer culture. They have an appreciation for New Zealand’s British heritage, but believe that New Zealand is culturally distinct. They see Māori culture as having a role to play in the country’s national identity, but place greater emphasis on Pākehā culture. Patriots emphasise personal responsibility and generally believe that all New Zealanders can achieve their goals if they work hard enough. They tend to support free market ideals and believe that individual gains increase prosperity for New Zealand as a whole. LL	lakewoodlady (103)
1417005	2016-03-07 01:18:00	Patriot	Marnie (4574)
1417006	2016-03-07 01:27:00	Much more useful is Auckland University's New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study by Dr Chris Sibley: Briefly, a work-in-progress 20 year project measuring the movement of Kiwi attitudes with appropriate sampling and weightings. In a much more responsible fashion than garnering questions from some overseas "womens' magazine" article and passing off. Tried it. Just more questions, inc the nosey enter your personal details stuff. How long you been married (if you are), and to what gender etc. More emphasis on racism etc.	pctek (84)
1417007	2016-03-07 01:53:00	Tried it. Just more questions, inc the nosey enter your personal details stuff. How long you been married (if you are), and to what gender etc. More emphasis on racism etc. It's an attitudes and values survey - what else would you expect?	Tony (4941)
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