Should tuition at public universities be free?

A hybrid model... government to fund final year of studies. Incentive then is to get to final year on your own and be rewarded with a year of not having to find funding. Also believe sponsors could fund final year or final two years of they see potential student that would suit their business etc.

Below income students but some reciprocal arrangement to stay in the country afterwards and not head off overseas

No but they should get the equivalent of the job seekers for the first 4 years of study

Yes, with successful passing of exams each year being essential

If we have a shortage in certain areas then yes

Yes, as long as the student stays in NZ and contribute to our society for a deemed length of time

Yes but only in areas where we need the skills with bonding

The government should fund certain essential courses e.g STEM subjects

Free for those training in government jobs eg teachers nurses etc

Yes but only for one( first ) vocational pathway

Yes as long as the education programmes funded are based on science/fact, critical thinking and encourages open debate and not simply ideological indoctrination.

Subsidised education to reasonable levels that most can attend but that students are invested in their outcomes

Yes but only where there are skill shortages to incentivise people to study a particular field

Yes, but only for skills shortage roles across NZ

Yes, providing the student completes the programme

The current system works, free first year and student loans.

No unless you graduate

Yes, upon successful completion of study - so if you earn your degree, you don't have to pay

First or last year free

No, except for the first year.

Free final year to ensure students finish their degrees

Yes, as long as the student completes the tertiary qualification and uses it

Should be free if over a certain Pass rate.