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An independent poll of New Zealanders by Curia Market Research has found significant support for greater time limits on abortion, including from those who generally support abortion. There was surprisingly small support for the current Crimes Act time limit of 20 weeks, and overwhelming rejection of any extension to the limit. There was also strong support for legal safeguards.

“These results confirm that the Labour government has no mandate at all to liberalise the abortions laws. The vast majority of the population - including people who generally support abortion - show strong support and acceptance of the current legal framework and the presence of safeguards around issues such as coercion, licensing of providers, and informed consent,” says Marina Young, spokesperson for Family First NZ.

Significantly, 56% of women think the time limit should be less than the current 20 weeks. And incredibly, 53% of those who generally support abortion think the time limit should be less than the current 20 weeks - 29% of abortion supporters say 10 weeks or less.