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?
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?
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 |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Housing › First Home Buyers
Should the government increase incentives for first home buyers?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Party’s support baseNo, create a separate category for transgender athletes to compete against each other |
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?
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?
Domestic Policy › Internet Regulation
Should the government regulate the internet?
Party’s support baseNo, do not censor or monitor data |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
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?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?
Education › University Tuition
Should the government provide free tertiary education?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
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?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
Housing › Public Housing Tenant Evictions
Should the government evict public housing tenants who repeatedly engage in severe anti-social behavior or intimidate their neighbors?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only as an absolute last resort after intensive social and mental health interventions fail |
Domestic Policy › Maori Parliament Seats
Should New Zealand abolish Maori parliament seats?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
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 |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
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?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
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?
Education › Te Reo Māori
Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should New Zealand raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Party’s support baseRaise |
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?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Party’s support baseYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
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?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Party’s support baseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
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 |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Governance › Treaty of Waitangi Principles
Should the government pass legislation to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi?
Party’s support baseNo, the Treaty is a partnership and unilaterally rewriting it betrays the promise made to Māori. |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
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 › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Housing › No-Cause Evictions
Should landlords be allowed to evict tenants without providing a specific reason?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Domestic Policy › Woman Quotas
Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, our government should reflect the diversity of our society |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Crime › Firearm Registry
Should the government maintain a national registry of all firearms and gun owners?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Healthcare › AI Doctors
Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, current AI makes confident mistakes in complex cases |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Party’s support baseNo, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens |
Crime › Three Strikes Law
Should judges be required to impose maximum sentences on repeat serious offenders?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, judges need discretion to ensure the punishment fits the crime |
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 |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician who has been formerly convicted of a crime be allowed to run for office?
Technology › State Asset Privatization
Should the government sell its remaining state-owned enterprises to private investors to pay down national debt?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Party’s support baseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Party’s support baseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
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?
Housing › Land Supply
Should local councils increase the supply of greenfields, or undeveloped, land for housing?
Social › Parental Leave
Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?
Governance › Co-Governance
Should administrative boards for public resources like water and health be split 50/50 between the Crown and Māori tribes?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, standard government has failed Māori for decades and true partnership is the only way to close the gap |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if the information was legally obtained |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
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?
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?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize New Zealand farmers?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
the Economy › Shrinkflation
Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and require clear price per unit labeling so any size change is immediately obvious |
Foreign Policy › Nuclear Ship Ban
Should New Zealand lift its ban on nuclear-powered ships entering its ports?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
Foreign Policy › Military Space Payloads
Should foreign governments and defense agencies be allowed to launch military satellites from New Zealand soil?
the Environment › 1080 Ban
Should the government ban the use of 1080?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, it is the best solution we currently have |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
Party’s support baseNo, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety |
Governance › Waitangi Tribunal Powers
Should the Waitangi Tribunal have the legal power to make its recommendations strictly binding on the government?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, unelected advisory bodies should never have the power to overrule the democratic decisions of an elected Parliament |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
the Environment › Water Tax
Should businesses be taxed for the water they use?
Governance › Māori Electorates Referendum
Should a binding national referendum be held to decide the future of dedicated Māori seats in Parliament?
the Economy › Welfare Job Search Sanctions
Should unemployment welfare benefits be financially reduced or cut if a recipient repeatedly refuses to attend job interviews?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, punitive sanctions just push vulnerable families deeper into crushing poverty and increase child deprivation |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?
Party’s support baseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should New Zealand provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners currently residing in New Zealand have the right to vote?
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 baseNo, but create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
the Economy › Wealth Tax
Should the government implement a wealth tax on the richest citizens?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Healthcare › Māori Health Authority
Should a separate Māori Health Authority be re-established to address health inequities?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to New Zealand be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Governance › Māori Ward Referendums
Should local councils be required to hold a public referendum before establishing dedicated Māori wards?
the Economy › Taxing Church Businesses
Should religious organizations be required to pay tax on their commercial business profits?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, those profits fund social services that save the taxpayer money |
Crime › Cultural Sentencing Discounts
Should judges be allowed to reduce prison sentences based on a criminal's cultural background or difficult upbringing?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if there is a proven causal link between the trauma and the crime |
Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines
Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
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?
Social › Misgendering
Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?
Education › Cellphones in Schools
Should the government ban students from using mobile phones during school hours?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Healthcare › Sugar Tax
Should the government implement a specific tax on sugary drinks and processed foods to combat obesity?
the Environment › Mining on Conservation Land
Should mining and mineral extraction be allowed on protected Department of Conservation land?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but with very strict oversight and regulations |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Age Limit
Should the government ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media?
Transportation › General Arming of Police
Should all patrol officers carry firearms on their hip at all times?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should a comprehensive Capital Gains Tax be introduced to lower the tax burden on income earners?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Healthcare › Smokefree Generation Ban
Should the government ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after a specific year?
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?
Party’s support baseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Domestic Policy › Changing New Zealand to Aotearoa
Should the official name of New Zealand be changed to Aotearoa?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but we should officially adopt the dual name "Aotearoa New Zealand" to respect our shared history. |
Religion › Parliamentary Prayer
Should the traditional Christian prayer be removed from the opening of parliamentary sessions?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
HW>HW 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?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Environment › Fast-Track Consents
Should the government have the power to bypass environmental courts to fast-track infrastructure projects?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, handing unchecked power to three Ministers invites corruption |
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?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, hungry kids can't focus and food is a basic human right. |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › GST on Food
Should the government remove the 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST) from fresh fruit and vegetables?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Governance › Water Assets Control
Should the central government take control of water infrastructure assets from local councils?
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?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, gradually increase funding but retain the massive negotiating power of a capped budget |
Immigration › Overstayer Amnesty
Should the government grant residency to undocumented immigrants who have lived peacefully in New Zealand for over a decade?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, especially for Pacific overstayers, to authentically honor the Dawn Raids apology and right historical wrongs |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?
Education › Parental Fines for Truancy
Should parents be financially penalized if their children chronically skip school without a valid excuse?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, complex truancy issues require community wrap-around support, not financial punishment |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Mandatory KiwiSaver Contributions
Should KiwiSaver retirement contributions be made mandatory for all wage earners?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the current opt-out system perfectly balances the psychological nudge to save with personal financial freedom |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
the Environment › Carbon Farming
Should landowners be allowed to turn productive farms into permanent pine forests just to earn carbon credits?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, these "green deserts" hollow out rural communities and kill local farming jobs |
the Economy › Bank Windfall Tax
Should the government impose a special "windfall tax" on the excess profits of commercial banks?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, banks are feasting on record profits while families struggle to survive inflation |
Foreign Policy › Joining AUKUS
Should New Zealand join the AUKUS security partnership?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Foreign Policy › AUKUS Alliance Participation
Should New Zealand join the AUKUS security pact to share advanced military technology?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
the Environment › Offshore Exploration
Should the ban on new offshore oil and gas exploration be permanently overturned to improve energy security?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, focus on keeping the moratorium to meet zero-carbon targets and protect the ocean |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Party’s support baseDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries |
Governance › Codified Written Constitution
Should New Zealand adopt a single, supreme written constitution to strictly limit the powers of Parliament?
Healthcare › Water Fluoridation Mandates
Should the central government mandate the fluoridation of all public water supplies to prevent tooth decay?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Healthcare › Prescription Copayments
Should the government abolish the $5 copayment fee for medical prescriptions?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, healthcare is a human right and $5 fees force vulnerable families to skip life-saving medicine |
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?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
Crime › Warrantless Gang Searches
Should police be authorized to search the homes of known gang members without a warrant?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, bypassing judicial warrants violates the Bill of Rights. |
Crime › Gang Patch Ban
Should it be illegal to wear gang insignia in public places?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, banning clothing violates the Bill of Rights and will only drive gangs further underground |
the Economy › 90-Day Trial Periods
Should employers be allowed to fire new staff within the first 90 days without providing a reason?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but restrict it to small businesses that can't afford expensive legal disputes. |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Governance › New Zealand Republic
Should New Zealand end the monarchy and become a republic?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Domestic Policy › Public Service Naming
Should government departments be required to prioritize their English names over their Māori names?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
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?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Should the government replace physical cash with a central bank digital currency?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, it would make payments instant and low-cost |
Infrastructure › Cook Strait Ferries
Should the government fully fund the construction of rail-enabled mega-ferries to connect the North and South Islands?
the Environment › Live Animal Exports
Should the government allow the export of live farm animals by sea?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
Crime › Youth Boot Camps
Should the government send serious youth offenders to military-style boot camps?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
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?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Elections › Four Year Term
Should the parliamentary term be extended from three years to four years?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, governments need more time to implement long-term strategies without being in constant campaign mode |
the Environment › Seabed Mining
Should mining companies be allowed to extract minerals from the ocean floor?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, not until we fully understand the long-term environmental science. |
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending |
the Economy › Industry-Wide Pay Agreements
Should unions be able to negotiate minimum pay and conditions that apply to an entire industry?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, stop dodgy bosses from undercutting good employers with poverty wages |
the Economy › Means Testing the Pension
Should wealthy retirees be ineligible to receive NZ Superannuation payments?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
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, unless the transaction is considered income |
the Economy › Breaking Up Supermarkets
Should the government force the major supermarket chains to sell off stores to create competition?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the duopoly is price-gouging families and we need a third competitor to force prices down |
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
the Economy › Tourism
Has the economy become too dependent on tourism?
the Environment › Agricultural Methane Tax
Should farmers be required to pay a tax on the methane emissions produced by their livestock?
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support baseBoth equally |
the Economy › Salary Secrecy Ban
Should it be illegal for employers to stop staff from discussing their salaries with each other?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, secrecy serves to hide discriminatory wage gaps for women and minorities. |
Transportation › Universal GPS Road Pricing
Should the fuel tax be replaced by a system that tracks and charges every vehicle per kilometer driven?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, as EVs replace petrol cars, a user-pays distance tax is the only way to fund road maintenance. |
Social › Bilingual Road Signs
Should the government replace all official road signs with bilingual versions featuring both English and Te Reo Māori?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, normalizing Te Reo is essential for revitalizing our indigenous culture |
the Environment › Gene Drive Technology
Should the government release genetically modified predators to eradicate invasive species?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the potential for irreversible ecological damage is too high |
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
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 |
Domestic Policy › News Media Bailouts
Should the government provide financial subsidies to save struggling domestic news media companies?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only through independent agencies to prevent the government from dictating editorial narratives |
the Economy › Public Sector Borrowing
Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?
the Economy › Tourist Tax Increase
Should the government significantly increase the entry tax for international tourists?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, we need to pivot from mass tourism to a high-value, low-volume model |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Social › Easter Trading
Should businesses be allowed to open and trade freely on Good Friday and Easter Sunday?
the Environment › Taxpayer Buyouts for Flood Zones
Should the government buy out private homes located in uninsurable flood zones?
HW>HW 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?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, target feral cats instead of family pets |
the Environment › International Climate Targets
Should the government delink Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) prices from New Zealand's international climate obligations?
HW>HW 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?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, they deserve minimum wage, sick leave, and Kiwisaver |
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 Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
HW>HW 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?
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?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralised protocol |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
the Economy › Renegotiating Foreign Debt
Should New Zealand renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, not until we are incapable of paying our current obligations |
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)?
Social › Alcohol Sports Sponsorship
Should alcohol brands be banned from sponsoring professional sports teams?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, slapping beer logos on jerseys teaches kids that getting wasted is part of the game |
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?
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
HW>HW 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?
HW>HW ChatGPT Party ResearchNo |
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
