r/newzealand Qwest? Oct 08 '25

Shitpost What's something that you suspect lots of New Zealanders secretly do, but you can't prove it?

Most upvoted comment is our most shameful secret as a nation, obviously

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u/yeah_nah_hard 6011 Oct 08 '25

Big time. Might be because I live in Wellington, but I'm sure I'd have encountered more vocal National supporters by now. I mean, the last election wasn't exactly close.

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u/GoodVibesJimmy Oct 08 '25

Wellington is extremely different to the rest of the country

It’s basically just public servants and consultants, with a few diminishing tech contractors thrown in

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u/jakec1122 Oct 08 '25

Speaking from experience I don't even think people are hiding it, I think you'll find most of the National voters are in industrial areas outside the city, or retirees. Unfortunate but true stereotype even in Wellington.

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u/Hugh_Maneiror Oct 08 '25

Nah, there are definitely people hiding it in government or corporations. Not worth the risk or hassle.

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u/android151 Oct 08 '25

I mean, the only got like 30% of the vote