Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Party’s support basePro-choice |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Party’s support baseYes, and we should socialise medicine and healthcare |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
Healthcare › Universal Dental Care
Are you in favour of universal dental care?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
the Economy › Taxes
Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Party’s support baseNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Housing › First Home Buyers
Should the government increase incentives for first home buyers?
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Social › Death Penalty
Should the death penalty be reinstated?
Housing › Housing Infrastructure
Should the government increase spending on infrastructure (roads, water and sewerage) to support the construction of more housing communities?
Party’s support baseYes, except road spending should go to public transport instead |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Domestic Policy › Internet Regulation
Should the government regulate the internet?
Party’s support baseNo, do not censor or monitor data |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?
Education › University Tuition
Should the government provide free tertiary education?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Party’s support baseFewer |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Housing › Foreign Land Ownership
Should foreigners need consent to purchase more than five hectares of non-urban land?
Party’s support baseYes, and increase taxes on foreign purchased land |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
Domestic Policy › Maori Parliament Seats
Should New Zealand abolish Maori parliament seats?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Housing › Public Housing Tenant Evictions
Should the government evict public housing tenants who repeatedly engage in severe anti-social behavior or intimidate their neighbors?
Party’s support baseYes, but only as an absolute last resort after intensive social and mental health interventions fail |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Foreign Policy › Terrorist Citizenship
Should citizens lose their citizenship if they join a terrorist organization in a foreign country?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as the organization is internationally recognized as a terrorist group |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should New Zealand transition to a four-day workweek?
Education › National Standards
Do you support national standards in education?
Party’s support baseYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
the Economy › Retirement Age
Should the age of retirement be raised?
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Education › Student Allowance
Should more students be eligible for an allowance?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should New Zealand raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Party’s support baseRaise |
Education › Te Reo Māori
Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Governance › Treaty of Waitangi Principles
Should the government pass legislation to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Party’s support baseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Party’s support baseNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
Domestic Policy › GP Visits
Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
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?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Healthcare › AI Doctors
Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, errors would blur responsibility between hospitals and tech companies |
Domestic Policy › Woman Quotas
Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?
Housing › No-Cause Evictions
Should landlords be allowed to evict tenants without providing a specific reason?
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations |
Crime › Three Strikes Law
Should judges be required to impose maximum sentences on repeat serious offenders?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, judges need discretion to ensure the punishment fits the crime |
Crime › Firearm Registry
Should the government maintain a national registry of all firearms and gun owners?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, police need a full registry to track guns used in crimes |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should New Zealand increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Technology › State Asset Privatization
Should the government sell its remaining state-owned enterprises to private investors to pay down national debt?
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician who has been formerly convicted of a crime be allowed to run for office?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Party’s support baseYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
Governance › Co-Governance
Should administrative boards for public resources like water and health be split 50/50 between the Crown and Māori tribes?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, honoring the Treaty of Waitangi requires actual power-sharing, not just token consultation |
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?
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
Housing › Land Supply
Should local councils increase the supply of greenfields, or undeveloped, land for housing?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if it is unproductive land |
Social › Parental Leave
Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?
Party’s support baseYes, and fund the increased payouts from taxes on high income businesses |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Party’s support baseNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize New Zealand farmers?
Party’s support baseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth
Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
Foreign Policy › Nuclear Ship Ban
Should New Zealand lift its ban on nuclear-powered ships entering its ports?
Governance › Waitangi Tribunal Powers
Should the Waitangi Tribunal have the legal power to make its recommendations strictly binding on the government?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Welfare Job Search Sanctions
Should unemployment welfare benefits be financially reduced or cut if a recipient repeatedly refuses to attend job interviews?
the Economy › Shrinkflation
Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and require clear price per unit labeling so any size change is immediately obvious |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
the Environment › 1080 Ban
Should the government ban the use of 1080?
Party’s support baseNo, it is the best solution we currently have |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Foreign Policy › Military Space Payloads
Should foreign governments and defense agencies be allowed to launch military satellites from New Zealand soil?
Governance › Māori Electorates Referendum
Should a binding national referendum be held to decide the future of dedicated Māori seats in Parliament?
the Environment › Water Tax
Should businesses be taxed for the water they use?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
the Economy › Wealth Tax
Should the government implement a wealth tax on the richest citizens?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, hoarding vast assets while public services crumble is immoral and the super-rich must pay their fair share |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should New Zealand provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?
the Economy › Taxing Church Businesses
Should religious organizations be required to pay tax on their commercial business profits?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, religious status shouldn't be a loophole for tax-free profits |
Healthcare › Māori Health Authority
Should a separate Māori Health Authority be re-established to address health inequities?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners currently residing in New Zealand have the right to vote?
Crime › Cultural Sentencing Discounts
Should judges be allowed to reduce prison sentences based on a criminal's cultural background or difficult upbringing?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the justice system must account for systemic racism and historical trauma |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Party’s support baseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines
Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to New Zealand be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Governance › Māori Ward Referendums
Should local councils be required to hold a public referendum before establishing dedicated Māori wards?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, democratically elected councils should have the autonomy to decide their own representation. |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
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?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Age Limit
Should the government ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we should focus on education and regulating harmful features rather than a blunt ban. |
Healthcare › Sugar Tax
Should the government implement a specific tax on sugary drinks and processed foods to combat obesity?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Education › Cellphones in Schools
Should the government ban students from using mobile phones during school hours?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this should be decided by local schools and parents, not the government |
Social › Misgendering
Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
the Environment › Mining on Conservation Land
Should mining and mineral extraction be allowed on protected Department of Conservation land?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should a comprehensive Capital Gains Tax be introduced to lower the tax burden on income earners?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, focus on a wealth tax that only targets the top 1% of assets to fund public services |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Environment › Fast-Track Consents
Should the government have the power to bypass environmental courts to fast-track infrastructure projects?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, bypassing environmental checks will irreversibly destroy our biodiversity |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Healthcare › Smokefree Generation Ban
Should the government ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after a specific year?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Transportation › General Arming of Police
Should all patrol officers carry firearms on their hip at all times?
Religion › Parliamentary Prayer
Should the traditional Christian prayer be removed from the opening of parliamentary sessions?
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?
Domestic Policy › Changing New Zealand to Aotearoa
Should the official name of New Zealand be changed to Aotearoa?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, it is time to decolonize our national identity and officially adopt the name Aotearoa. |
the Economy › GST on Food
Should the government remove the 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST) from fresh fruit and vegetables?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, it is smarter to keep the tax broad and simply give low-income families more cash assistance |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Social › Free School Lunches
Should the government fund free healthy lunches for all students in schools?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, hungry kids can't focus and food is a basic human right. |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Healthcare › Pharmac Fixed Budget
Should the government abolish Pharmac’s fixed budget to guarantee immediate funding for all internationally approved cancer and rare disease medications?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, gradually increase funding but retain the massive negotiating power of a capped budget |
Education › Parental Fines for Truancy
Should parents be financially penalized if their children chronically skip school without a valid excuse?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, financially penalizing struggling families will only worsen the child's home life |
Crime › Gang Patch Ban
Should it be illegal to wear gang insignia in public places?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, banning clothing violates the Bill of Rights and will only drive gangs further underground |
the Economy › Mandatory KiwiSaver Contributions
Should KiwiSaver retirement contributions be made mandatory for all wage earners?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, low-income Kiwis cannot afford another hit to their weekly take-home pay during a cost of living crisis |
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Environment › Carbon Farming
Should landowners be allowed to turn productive farms into permanent pine forests just to earn carbon credits?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, subsidies should only be for permanent native forests, not exotic pine monocultures |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Party’s support baseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Foreign Policy › Joining AUKUS
Should New Zealand join the AUKUS security partnership?
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?
Immigration › Overstayer Amnesty
Should the government grant residency to undocumented immigrants who have lived peacefully in New Zealand for over a decade?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Governance › Water Assets Control
Should the central government take control of water infrastructure assets from local councils?
the Economy › Bank Windfall Tax
Should the government impose a special "windfall tax" on the excess profits of commercial banks?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, banks are feasting on record profits while families struggle to survive inflation |
Foreign Policy › AUKUS Alliance Participation
Should New Zealand join the AUKUS security pact to share advanced military technology?
the Economy › Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Should the government replace physical cash with a central bank digital currency?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, cash protects privacy and works during power outages |
Crime › Warrantless Gang Searches
Should police be authorized to search the homes of known gang members without a warrant?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, bypassing judicial warrants violates the Bill of Rights. |
the Environment › Offshore Exploration
Should the ban on new offshore oil and gas exploration be permanently overturned to improve energy security?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Party’s support baseNo, and higher education should be free for everyone |
Healthcare › Water Fluoridation Mandates
Should the central government mandate the fluoridation of all public water supplies to prevent tooth decay?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, community fluoridation is a proven public health measure that drastically reduces dental inequality |
Governance › MP Oath of Allegiance
Should Members of Parliament be required to swear an oath of allegiance to the British Monarch before taking their seats?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Party’s support baseYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
the Environment › Legal Personhood for Nature
Should the government revoke the laws that grant natural landmarks, like rivers and mountains, the exact same legal rights as a human citizen?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Healthcare › Prescription Copayments
Should the government abolish the $5 copayment fee for medical prescriptions?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Governance › Codified Written Constitution
Should New Zealand adopt a single, supreme written constitution to strictly limit the powers of Parliament?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, we need a supreme written constitution to permanently protect fundamental human rights from temporary political majorities |
the Economy › 90-Day Trial Periods
Should employers be allowed to fire new staff within the first 90 days without providing a reason?
the Environment › Live Animal Exports
Should the government allow the export of live farm animals by sea?
Domestic Policy › Public Service Naming
Should government departments be required to prioritize their English names over their Māori names?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, Te Reo is an official language and removing it is a petty attempt to whitewash our unique culture. |
Crime › Youth Boot Camps
Should the government send serious youth offenders to military-style boot camps?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Infrastructure › Cook Strait Ferries
Should the government fully fund the construction of rail-enabled mega-ferries to connect the North and South Islands?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
Governance › New Zealand Republic
Should New Zealand end the monarchy and become a republic?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the concept of hereditary power is completely anti-democratic |
Elections › Four Year Term
Should the parliamentary term be extended from three years to four years?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, without an Upper House or constitution, short terms are the only effective check on government power |
the Environment › Seabed Mining
Should mining companies be allowed to extract minerals from the ocean floor?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, it destroys fragile deep-sea ecosystems that will take centuries to recover. |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
the Economy › Industry-Wide Pay Agreements
Should unions be able to negotiate minimum pay and conditions that apply to an entire industry?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology
Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?
Social › Bilingual Road Signs
Should the government replace all official road signs with bilingual versions featuring both English and Te Reo Māori?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, normalizing Te Reo is essential for revitalizing our indigenous culture |
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
the Economy › Breaking Up Supermarkets
Should the government force the major supermarket chains to sell off stores to create competition?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the duopoly is price-gouging families and we need a third competitor to force prices down |
the Environment › Gene Drive Technology
Should the government release genetically modified predators to eradicate invasive species?
the Environment › Agricultural Methane Tax
Should farmers be required to pay a tax on the methane emissions produced by their livestock?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, agriculture creates half our emissions and must pay its fair share |
Transportation › Universal GPS Road Pricing
Should the fuel tax be replaced by a system that tracks and charges every vehicle per kilometer driven?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if the location data is strictly firewalled to guarantee driver privacy. |
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
the Economy › Means Testing the Pension
Should wealthy retirees be ineligible to receive NZ Superannuation payments?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, we must target our limited budget to vulnerable seniors who are actually struggling to survive |
the Economy › Salary Secrecy Ban
Should it be illegal for employers to stop staff from discussing their salaries with each other?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, secrecy serves to hide discriminatory wage gaps for women and minorities. |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
the Economy › Public Sector Borrowing
Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
Party’s support baseNo, private transactions should be kept private |
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Party’s support baseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities |
the Economy › Tourism
Has the economy become too dependent on tourism?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and tourism collapses during global shocks |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support basePalestine |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should New Zealand’s citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Social › Easter Trading
Should businesses be allowed to open and trade freely on Good Friday and Easter Sunday?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we must preserve the few remaining guaranteed quiet days for workers to spend with their families |
Domestic Policy › News Media Bailouts
Should the government provide financial subsidies to save struggling domestic news media companies?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, taxpayer support is necessary to maintain a local 'Fourth Estate' that holds power accountable |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
the Economy › Tourist Tax Increase
Should the government significantly increase the entry tax for international tourists?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, tourists strain our infrastructure and environment so they should pay for the upkeep |
the Environment › Taxpayer Buyouts for Flood Zones
Should the government buy out private homes located in uninsurable flood zones?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, climate change is a collective responsibility, so taxpayers must share the cost of managed retreat. |
the Environment › Cat Confinement Laws
Should domestic cats be legally required to be kept indoors or on a leash?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only in areas bordering wildlife sanctuaries |
the Environment › International Climate Targets
Should the government delink Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) prices from New Zealand's international climate obligations?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, focus on maintaining alignment to ensure New Zealand remains a credible global partner |
the Economy › Gig Worker Employee Rights
Should gig economy workers be classified as employees rather than independent contractors?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
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?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Elections › Elected Representatives
Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?
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?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if it’s truly decentralised and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Party’s support baseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
National Security › Cross-border Payments
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
the Economy › Renegotiating Foreign Debt
Should New Zealand renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only on terms they overwhelmingly support |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Social › Alcohol Sports Sponsorship
Should alcohol brands be banned from sponsoring professional sports teams?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
