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The previously reported Colmar Brunton poll had an additional question on Winston Peters.

• On the issue of how PM Helen Clark has managed Winston Peters over the secret donations scandal, 58% say she has been too soft, 28% about right and 3% too tough.
• 78% says Peters has not been open and honest on the funding of NZ First and 9% say he has.
• 68% support National’s stance of ruling Peters out, 24% disagree
• 63% say Labour should rule Peters out with 26% disagreeing

In August, Colmar Bruton asked whether the allegations about Winston Peters were having an impact on his job as Foreign Minister.

They asked regardless of whether you support New Zealand First, which of the following statements best sums up your opinion on whether this has affected Mr Peters’ ability to carry out his role as Foreign Minister.”

It was asked from 9-14 August 2008

• It has affected his ability to a high degree – 27%
• It has had some impact on his ability to do the job – 37%
• It has made no difference to him doing the job – 32%
• Don’t Know – 5%