Fracking is the process of extracting oil or natural gas from shale rock. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which fractures the rock and allows the oil or gas to flow out to a well. While fracking has significantly boosted oil production, there are environmental concerns that the process is contaminating groundwater.
28% Yes |
72% No |
23% Yes |
59% No |
3% Yes, but increase oversight |
8% No, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
2% Yes, but not in heavily populated areas |
5% No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
See how support for each position on “Fracking” has changed over time for 337k New Zealand voters.
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See how importance of “Fracking” has changed over time for 337k New Zealand voters.
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Unique answers from New Zealand users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9FYBN8W10mos10MO
It's far too complicated for one question - until sustainable energy can cover the flex in our energy demands and until the rest of our system is set up to support fully green energy. We can't do without unfortunately.
@9DC5V8711mos11MO
I don’t understand this enough to make a decision
@8CS3Z5Y4yrs4Y
Only for public transport and emergency cars. Like ambulance, police cars, fire trucks ect
@9G6ZGZV10mos10MO
Yes but only because it would leave a lot of people unemployed. Alternatives should be introduced and cheap.
@9DFG2TX11mos11MO
No if there is a better alternative that is just as good amd affordable
@9DFBBRV11mos11MO
Yes fracking isn’t much worse for environment than other forms of fossil fuel extraction, but we should transition away to renewables.
