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Louise Upston’s Policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average New Zealander voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Party’s support basePro-choice, but ban after the first three months

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Party’s support baseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

  Party’s support baseYes, 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?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only increase funding for personalised care instead of subsidising pharmaceutical companies

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

  Party’s support baseYes


Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

  Party’s support baseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Healthcare  ›  Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only for children and senior citizens

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Party’s support baseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?

  Party’s support baseNo

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

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  First Home Buyers

Should the government increase incentives for first home buyers?

  Party’s support baseYes, reduce first home deposits to 1-5%

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, assuming checks and balances are in place

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  Party’s support baseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Domestic Policy  ›  Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should the government provide free tertiary education?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only for medical use

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  Party’s support baseMore

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Foreign Land Ownership

Should foreigners need consent to purchase more than five hectares of non-urban land?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  Public Housing Tenant Evictions

Should the government evict public housing tenants who repeatedly engage in severe anti-social behavior or intimidate their neighbors?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Maori Parliament Seats

Should New Zealand abolish Maori parliament seats?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Party’s support baseYes

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorist Citizenship

Should citizens lose their citizenship if they join a terrorist organization in a foreign country?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should New Zealand transition to a four-day workweek?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Education  ›  National Standards

Do you support national standards in education?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Retirement Age

Should the age of retirement be raised?

  Party’s support baseNo, the current age of 65 is sufficient

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Party’s support baseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatisation

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?

  Party’s support baseMore

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

  Party’s support baseNo

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

  Party’s support baseYes, and require clear disclosure for any artificially created content or services

Education  ›  Student Allowance

Should more students be eligible for an allowance?

  Party’s support baseYes, it should be based off secondary/tertiary results and not the parents income

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should New Zealand raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Education  ›  Te Reo Māori

Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Party’s support baseYes, but allow people to use private insurance

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, 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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  Party’s support baseNo

Governance  ›  Treaty of Waitangi Principles

Should the government pass legislation to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Party’s support baseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  No-Cause Evictions

Should landlords be allowed to evict tenants without providing a specific reason?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, property owners must have the right to manage their assets without government interference

Domestic Policy  ›  Woman Quotas

Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  Party’s support baseNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

Crime  ›  Firearm Registry

Should the government maintain a national registry of all firearms and gun owners?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Healthcare  ›  AI Doctors

Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if it proves far more accurate than doctors

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician who has been formerly convicted of a crime be allowed to run for office?

  Party’s support baseNo

Technology  ›  State Asset Privatization

Should the government sell its remaining state-owned enterprises to private investors to pay down national debt?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Three Strikes Law

Should judges be required to impose maximum sentences on repeat serious offenders?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, keep dangerous career criminals off the streets

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Party’s support baseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Housing  ›  Land Supply

Should local councils increase the supply of greenfields, or undeveloped, land for housing?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Parental Leave

Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, all mothers should get paid the same amount

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

  Party’s support baseYes, and lower the cap to 50%

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

  Party’s support baseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them

Governance  ›  Co-Governance

Should administrative boards for public resources like water and health be split 50/50 between the Crown and Māori tribes?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize New Zealand farmers?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Party’s support baseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Shrinkflation

Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Space Payloads

Should foreign governments and defense agencies be allowed to launch military satellites from New Zealand soil?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, aligning with allied defense networks strengthens our national security and boosts our high-tech economy

Foreign Policy  ›  Nuclear Ship Ban

Should New Zealand lift its ban on nuclear-powered ships entering its ports?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  1080 Ban

Should the government ban the use of 1080?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Water Tax

Should businesses be taxed for the water they use?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

  Party’s support baseNo

Governance  ›  Waitangi Tribunal Powers

Should the Waitangi Tribunal have the legal power to make its recommendations strictly binding on the government?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, unelected advisory bodies should never have the power to overrule the democratic decisions of an elected Parliament

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?

  Party’s support baseYes

Governance  ›  Māori Electorates Referendum

Should a binding national referendum be held to decide the future of dedicated Māori seats in Parliament?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should New Zealand provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  Party’s support baseYes, but decrease the current amount of resources we are providing

the Economy  ›  Welfare Job Search Sanctions

Should unemployment welfare benefits be financially reduced or cut if a recipient repeatedly refuses to attend job interviews?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  Party’s support baseYes

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners currently residing in New Zealand have the right to vote?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Wealth Tax

Should the government implement a wealth tax on the richest citizens?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, wealth taxes historically fail because they drive capital flight and brain drain to other countries

Healthcare  ›  Māori Health Authority

Should a separate Māori Health Authority be re-established to address health inequities?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Crime  ›  Income-Based Traffic Fines

Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to New Zealand be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  Party’s support baseYes, unless they have committed a crime

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Cultural Sentencing Discounts

Should judges be allowed to reduce prison sentences based on a criminal's cultural background or difficult upbringing?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, sentencing discounts for personal circumstances disrespect victims and weaken deterrence

Governance  ›  Māori Ward Referendums

Should local councils be required to hold a public referendum before establishing dedicated Māori wards?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Social  ›  Misgendering

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  Party’s support baseNo, only ban the use on government issues phones

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Education  ›  Cellphones in Schools

Should the government ban students from using mobile phones during school hours?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, ban them so students focus on learning and actually socialize face-to-face

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

National Security  ›  National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Age Limit

Should the government ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, social media is an addictive product that demonstrably harms the mental health of developing brains.

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Sugar Tax

Should the government implement a specific tax on sugary drinks and processed foods to combat obesity?

  Party’s support baseYes

Religion  ›  Parliamentary Prayer

Should the traditional Christian prayer be removed from the opening of parliamentary sessions?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

Should a comprehensive Capital Gains Tax be introduced to lower the tax burden on income earners?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Environment  ›  Mining on Conservation Land

Should mining and mineral extraction be allowed on protected Department of Conservation land?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only for critical green energy minerals under strict ecological restoration bonds

Transportation  ›  General Arming of Police

Should all patrol officers carry firearms on their hip at all times?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, keep firearms locked in patrol vehicles so police remain approachable and community-focused.

Healthcare  ›  Smokefree Generation Ban

Should the government ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after a specific year?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Changing New Zealand to Aotearoa

Should the official name of New Zealand be changed to Aotearoa?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, keep New Zealand as the sole official name, but allow people to use Aotearoa informally.

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but decrease the amount

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Party’s support baseNo

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Free School Lunches

Should the government fund free healthy lunches for all students in schools?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the current model creates massive food waste and should be means-tested.

the Environment  ›  Fast-Track Consents

Should the government have the power to bypass environmental courts to fast-track infrastructure projects?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, slash the red tape that is strangling our economy

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  GST on Food

Should the government remove the 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST) from fresh fruit and vegetables?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

  Party’s support baseYes

Governance  ›  Water Assets Control

Should the central government take control of water infrastructure assets from local councils?

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, gradually increase funding but retain the massive negotiating power of a capped budget

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, diesel vehicles are already heavily regulated

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Immigration  ›  Overstayer Amnesty

Should the government grant residency to undocumented immigrants who have lived peacefully in New Zealand for over a decade?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, rewarding illegal behavior is a slap in the face to every legal immigrant who waited in the queue

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Mandatory KiwiSaver Contributions

Should KiwiSaver retirement contributions be made mandatory for all wage earners?

LU>LU  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?

  Party’s support baseNo

Education  ›  Parental Fines for Truancy

Should parents be financially penalized if their children chronically skip school without a valid excuse?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only as a last resort after extensive community interventions fail

the Environment  ›  Carbon Farming

Should landowners be allowed to turn productive farms into permanent pine forests just to earn carbon credits?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, these "green deserts" hollow out rural communities and kill local farming jobs

Foreign Policy  ›  Joining AUKUS

Should New Zealand join the AUKUS security partnership?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but strictly for non-nuclear technology sharing to modernize our defense

the Economy  ›  Bank Windfall Tax

Should the government impose a special "windfall tax" on the excess profits of commercial banks?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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

Foreign Policy  ›  AUKUS Alliance Participation

Should New Zealand join the AUKUS security pact to share advanced military technology?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, we must align with traditional allies to counter China's expansion

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Party’s support baseDecrease

Healthcare  ›  Water Fluoridation Mandates

Should the central government mandate the fluoridation of all public water supplies to prevent tooth decay?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, community fluoridation is a proven public health measure that drastically reduces dental inequality

the Environment  ›  Offshore Exploration

Should the ban on new offshore oil and gas exploration be permanently overturned to improve energy security?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Governance  ›  Codified Written Constitution

Should New Zealand adopt a single, supreme written constitution to strictly limit the powers of Parliament?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Prescription Copayments

Should the government abolish the $5 copayment fee for medical prescriptions?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only exempt high-need groups like low-income earners, superannuitants, and the chronically ill

Crime  ›  Warrantless Gang Searches

Should police be authorized to search the homes of known gang members without a warrant?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the warrant process is too slow to catch organized criminals.

Crime  ›  Gang Patch Ban

Should it be illegal to wear gang insignia in public places?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, organized criminals should not be allowed to advertise their membership in violent networks on our streets

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?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Governance  ›  New Zealand Republic

Should New Zealand end the monarchy and become a republic?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

  Party’s support baseYes

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

LU>LU  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?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Should the government replace physical cash with a central bank digital currency?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, cash protects privacy and works during power outages

Domestic Policy  ›  Public Service Naming

Should government departments be required to prioritize their English names over their Māori names?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  90-Day Trial Periods

Should employers be allowed to fire new staff within the first 90 days without providing a reason?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Elections  ›  Four Year Term

Should the parliamentary term be extended from three years to four years?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, governments need more time to implement long-term strategies without being in constant campaign mode

the Environment  ›  Live Animal Exports

Should the government allow the export of live farm animals by sea?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if we enforce "Gold Standard" welfare rules to guarantee animal safety

Crime  ›  Youth Boot Camps

Should the government send serious youth offenders to military-style boot camps?

LU>LU  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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?

  Party’s support baseIncrease

the Economy  ›  Industry-Wide Pay Agreements

Should unions be able to negotiate minimum pay and conditions that apply to an entire industry?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Means Testing the Pension

Should wealthy retirees be ineligible to receive NZ Superannuation payments?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Environment  ›  Seabed Mining

Should mining companies be allowed to extract minerals from the ocean floor?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the world needs these minerals to build batteries for the green energy transition.

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  Universal GPS Road Pricing

Should the fuel tax be replaced by a system that tracks and charges every vehicle per kilometer driven?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, as EVs replace petrol cars, a user-pays distance tax is the only way to fund road maintenance.

the Economy  ›  Tourism

Has the economy become too dependent on tourism?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and tourism is a competitive advantage

the Environment  ›  Agricultural Methane Tax

Should farmers be required to pay a tax on the methane emissions produced by their livestock?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, businesses need flexibility to reward top performers without triggering company-wide negotiations.

the Economy  ›  Breaking Up Supermarkets

Should the government force the major supermarket chains to sell off stores to create competition?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, forced divestment is government overreach that will spook investors and destroy business confidence

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

Social  ›  Bilingual Road Signs

Should the government replace all official road signs with bilingual versions featuring both English and Te Reo Māori?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, only place names should be bilingual, not safety warnings like "Stop"

the Environment  ›  Gene Drive Technology

Should the government release genetically modified predators to eradicate invasive species?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  News Media Bailouts

Should the government provide financial subsidies to save struggling domestic news media companies?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the free market should decide, and taxpayers should never artificially prop up dying private corporations

the Economy  ›  Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Tourist Tax Increase

Should the government significantly increase the entry tax for international tourists?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, tourists strain our infrastructure and environment so they should pay for the upkeep

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Cat Confinement Laws

Should domestic cats be legally required to be kept indoors or on a leash?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, target feral cats instead of family pets

the Environment  ›  Taxpayer Buyouts for Flood Zones

Should the government buy out private homes located in uninsurable flood zones?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, climate change is a collective responsibility, so taxpayers must share the cost of managed retreat.

Social  ›  Easter Trading

Should businesses be allowed to open and trade freely on Good Friday and Easter Sunday?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  International Climate Targets

Should the government delink Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) prices from New Zealand's international climate obligations?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, focus on reducing costs for local businesses while still monitoring total emissions

the Economy  ›  Gig Worker Employee Rights

Should gig economy workers be classified as employees rather than independent contractors?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, I prefer the freedom to choose exactly when and where I work

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the flag of New Zealand?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

  Party’s support baseNo, but reduce their salaries and retirement benefits

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, only if it is an immediate threat to our safety

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?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should New Zealand renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, altering the terms of debt obligations is economic suicide and should never be considered

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)?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Social  ›  Alcohol Sports Sponsorship

Should alcohol brands be banned from sponsoring professional sports teams?

  Party’s support baseNo

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

LU>LU  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

  Party’s support baseNo