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

No, but we need to improve our screening processes.

No - we should have systems in place to screen out potential terrorists from all people groups.

Why just Muslim? Seems racist as the latest terrorist attack on NZ was a white non religious person.

Our worst ever terrorist attack was from a white Australian who murdered innocent Muslims. We should scrutinize white immigrants to ensure that they aren't terrorists or actively fostering hate

no, but have enough information to classify weather they're involved in terrorist and or dangerous groups that could harm the well-being of our counrty.

Yes and until government can fully support immigrant who come with a lot of trauma as we currently do not have the relevant resources to fully support them.

Not to be banned but to be screened

If you’re going to screen immigrants for potential terrorists you need to screen every person not just certain cultures/ethnicities

Yes, but we should do it to everybody

No. Better screening on all entering NZ.

No but they should require thorough checks if they are from a high risk country

it depends since we cant just banned them just because of the high risk there might be people out there who need shelter and help

Dont think it’s appropriate to ban people from trying to make a better life for their families however they should be screened

Government should have better processes in place to ensure weapons are kept out of the country & access to weapons (used in terror attacks) need to be more strict

No, because all Muslims are not terrorists. Banning a certain race/religion for terrorism because they are stereotyped as terrorists won't solve the terrorist problem. Any one could be a potential terrorist. Instead of banning just one race, there should be a screening programmes for all immigrants and even kiwis to find any potential terrorists and then go further from there.

if there is a suspicion of them being a terrorist or they have a concerning past I think you should ask additional questions

No, but it is important to be vigilant in paying attention to anyone at all who may be a threat to New Zealand

No, we should not ban refugees coming into this country and "high-risk" country immigrants need to be screened and, monitored and report to the government/social service 3,6,9 months until clearance and integration in to the New Zealand population

It should be taken on what the background of the person applying is. Judged on each individual, not religion or country

No, but maybe further screening if from high risk countries/backgrounds... that goes for anyone, not just Muslims.

We aren't America, this is quite literally just racist.

all people’s should be screened. more security should be added IF and only if, the terrorist attacks increase in danger and frequency

No, but our screening process should be as reliable as it realistically could be.

We shouldn’t ban anyone but the screening process should be adequate to disallow potential territorial threats in so our country

This is a racist question as last I checked it was an Australian who did the terrorist attack in NZ

is already good

This question is offensive

The country does not to improve their screening for immigrants, but they shouldn't be banned until that takes place

No, but high level screening should be applied to "high risk" countries

No enter at their own risk

No but ban dangerous immigrants if they are known to the government/police

The Government needs to have a better screening process and reserve the right to review and remove approval to settle in NZ if found to be connected to terrorism for the term of residence.

No, because not all muslims are terrorist and it would be unfair on those because I believe in equal rights and equal lives

Check their criminal records first

Take the time to screen

No, banning based off of religion is unconstitutional. However candidates need to be properly screened before entry from higher risk countries. All immigrants should be properly screened from all countries.

Ban religion outright

Only if they present themselves as suspicious

Immigrants from High risk countries should be strictly assessed with plenty of research and monitored when here

I think it depending on their credit history

dipend of there recod

No, but there should be in-depth screening

No, I would like the government to enforce structure policies and background checks. Everyone should get a chance to come here

No, anyone can be a terrorist, Maybe just do some background checks

No, but all immigration restrictions should be tightened

No. This should be applied to everyone not just Muslim

Not unless they are showing as a risk but monitoring would be wise

No, but I think there definitely needs to be a lot more work around improving the safety of our country as a whole, rather than simply focusing on Muslims or religions

Everyone coming in to the country should have background checks regardless of who they are,not just muslims

No, there should be a air tight screening process for all countries and ethnicities

Should be screening everyone

No, but we should improve screening and job requirements.

Immigration needs to improve the quality of higher skilled people and induct different cultures into NZ with compusery cultural training/education

Not all immigrants are dangerous, but they turn out to be terrorists kick out smartly.

This is highly racist!

This question should be removed from the quiz as it’s inappropriate

No, but screen to ensure those who do not accept gender equality and democratic rights are permanently banned from entering the country

All processes around immigration should be improved

Why are you asking this. With all the monitoring you should know. No faith in any of this

Only if we decide to screen every single person no matter what religion, race or creed.

No but an enhanced screening process needs to be introduced and a fee paid to cover this within any application by a migrant

High risk individuals should be banned

No the Christchurch massacre was perpetrated by an Australian and warnings about him were ignored

No, but residency should require re-education to join society for social norms, women and gay rights

No, but face & head covering should be removed for ID photos, court appearances & airport security.

No but the govt should speed up improving their screening process

Better screening processes for ALL immigrants

there are terrorists to all, so it makes it a silly descion

Interview them, if we immeditely assume we could make people mad and create protests

I think immigrants from every country should be screened for potential terrorists. Christchurch shooting was done by an Australian after all

No, acquire better screening processes gradually but don't outright ban them from entering the country, they just require extra screening.

It should be a ban on any immigrant with any form of class B or C drug conviction or any form of violence conviction

This is so racist

No but hurry up and improve

Single males with no family yes

No but screening from high risk countries should be made compulsory

This is racism and profiling a religion...do Christians get banned for entering a country due to potential terrorist risk? Ridiculous!!! Let the Muslims in. This is hate speech and a breach of discrimination under the UN treaties.

accept them but put a 5 year watch period where all their purchases and actions are monitored

No and this question is racist. Our biggest terrorist attack ever was target towards Muslims

No one should be barred from entering the country based on religion, but if there are any red flags on individuals where they have committed a violent crime, then there should be restrictions on their movements at a minimum

No, but improve screening process, Some Countries in Europe there are no go zones because of violence coming from immigrants towards the local population.

In some ways I think yes but others no

All immigrants should go through a screening process but people shouldn't be banned based on religion or ethnicity because a terrorist could come from anywhere

thats just stupid :)

Nobody should be allowed to enter the country until they have been thoroughly vetted.

Its should be all immigrants screened

We shouldn't be banning immigration based on religion or being from a high risk country. But we should consider slowing it down until we get better screening processes and we should give priority to people with needed qualifications (like doctors).

No, but all immigrants should have background checks before entering the country

Stringent background checks for immigrants from risky countries

Terrorism is not linked to religion. This would not have prevented the terrorist attack in Christchurch.

All contries should be scanned

No but we should take it into account and screen more carefully based on all religious/political views

Last terrorist was a European in NZ. Actually killed 50 Muslims. Screen terrorist in general not race or cultural specific

We should have screening in place for all immigrants

We should not be banning a religion, however, screening for terrorists should be improved.

No, however, the screen-out process should be improved.

everyone should be equally screened

No, but complete a screening process prior to letting people in

No, but they should have to go through a process to make sure they are safe.