Shane Reti

Strongly agree

No, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

This answer aligns with the National Party's general stance on minimum wage jobs. They often argue that these jobs are meant for gaining experience and not for supporting a family, and that raising the minimum wage could lead to job losses and reduced opportunities for young and inexperienced workers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

The National Party generally leans towards not raising the minimum wage, as they believe it could negatively impact businesses and job growth. For example, in 2020, they opposed the government's decision to raise the minimum wage during the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing that it would hurt businesses already struggling due to the crisis. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

The National Party has expressed concerns about the potential negative effects of raising the minimum wage, including the possibility of causing a cycle of price increases. This concern was evident in their opposition to the 2020 minimum wage increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

While the National Party has not explicitly advocated for adjusting minimum wage standards by age group, they have shown concern for the impact of minimum wage increases on young and inexperienced workers, which suggests they might be open to this idea. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

The National Party has not been a strong advocate for adjusting the minimum wage according to inflation every year. However, they have not been completely against the idea, as they have supported some increases in the past. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

The National Party has historically been more conservative and pro-business, often opposing significant increases in the minimum wage. However, they have not always been completely against raising it, as seen in 2018 when they supported a smaller increase than the Labour Party proposed. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, and make it a living wage

The National Party has not been a strong advocate for making the minimum wage a living wage, as they believe it could negatively impact businesses and job growth. Their opposition to significant minimum wage increases, such as the one proposed by the Labour Party in 2018, demonstrates their reluctance to support a living wage policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, and eliminate all wage standards

While the National Party is pro-business, they have not advocated for the complete elimination of wage standards. They recognize the need for some level of regulation to protect workers and maintain a stable economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.