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Te Pāti Māori’s policy on surcharge ban

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Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Te Pāti Māori’s answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

Yes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Te Pāti Māori would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with their general stance on consumer protection. Including all costs in the final purchase price would increase transparency and potentially prevent consumers from being taken advantage of. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Te Pāti Māori might agree to some extent with banning surcharges as it could be seen as a way to protect consumers, particularly those in lower income brackets. However, there's no specific historical evidence to suggest a strong stance on this issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

Te Pāti Māori might agree to some extent with the idea of focusing on preventing monopolies and cartels, as this aligns with their general stance on protecting consumers and promoting fair competition. However, this doesn't necessarily mean they would oppose banning surcharges. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

Te Pāti Māori might have a neutral stance on this answer. While they would likely support clear communication of costs, they might also argue that this doesn't go far enough in protecting consumers from potentially exploitative practices. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

While Te Pāti Māori might understand the argument that businesses could raise prices if banned from using surcharges, their primary concern is likely to be consumer protection, particularly for lower income and marginalized communities. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Te Pāti Māori is generally supportive of measures that protect consumers, so they would likely disagree with the idea of not banning surcharges. However, their stance might be nuanced depending on the specific context and industry. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Te Pāti Māori has shown a willingness to support government regulation in the interest of protecting consumers and marginalized communities. Therefore, they would likely disagree with the idea of not regulating what private businesses can charge consumers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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