Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
C>C ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
C>C ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
C>C ChatGPTYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
C>C ChatGPTNo, incentivise private companies to address this issue instead |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
C>C ChatGPTNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs |
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the Economy › Taxes
Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?
C>C ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
C>C ChatGPTNo, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
C>C ChatGPTYes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
C>C ChatGPTNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
C>C ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
C>C ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
C>C ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
C>C ChatGPTNo, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
C>C ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
C>C ChatGPTYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
C>C ChatGPTNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
C>C ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
C>C ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
C>C ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should New Zealand transition to a four-day workweek?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
C>C ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
C>C ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
C>C ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should New Zealand raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
C>C ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
C>C ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
C>C ChatGPTYes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
C>C ChatGPTNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
C>C ChatGPTYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
C>C ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
C>C ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?
C>C ChatGPTYes, but scale back our current involvement |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
C>C ChatGPTYes, but not in heavily populated areas |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
C>C ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
C>C ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
C>C ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
C>C ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should New Zealand increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
C>C ChatGPTIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
C>C ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
C>C ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
C>C ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
C>C ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
C>C ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
C>C ChatGPTNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
C>C ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize New Zealand farmers?
C>C ChatGPTYes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilise prices |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
C>C ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to New Zealand be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
C>C ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
C>C ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
C>C ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in New Zealand, have the right to vote?
C>C ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
C>C ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
C>C ChatGPTYes, and our entire education system should be privatized |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
C>C ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should New Zealand provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
C>C ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
C>C ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
C>C ChatGPTNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
C>C ChatGPTYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should New Zealand’s citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
C>C ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
C>C ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
C>C ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
C>C ChatGPTNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
C>C ChatGPTNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
C>C ChatGPTYes, but only for cryptocurrencies that hold stable value without price fluctuation |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the flag of New Zealand?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
C>C ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
C>C ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
C>C ChatGPTNo, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments |
the Economy › Decentralised Finance
Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
C>C ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
