Should foreigners, currently residing in New Zealand, have the right to vote?
In most countries, suffrage, the right to vote, is generally limited to citizens of the country. Some countries, however, extend limited voting rights to resident non-citizens.
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If they’re not permanent residents then no, but residents and citizens should be allowed to
Yes, but only if they have been granted permanent residency here
@9G29DNZ1yr1Y
Not unless they have a clear understanding of NZ history and the impacts of colonisation on tangata whenua.
Only citizens or permanent residents should vote.
Citizens and permanent residents over 18 years old should be able to vote
@9DMMTJD1yr1Y
If they are planning to be here for the duration of the electoral term then I think they should
@9D9VTFC1yr1Y
living in the country for under 5 years and you want to vote then you need to pass a basic test to show you understanding of NZ politics. If you have lived in NZ for more than 5 years then you dont need to do a test.
@9D9MP8H1yr1Y
Yes, as long as they have an understanding of NZ politics and are staying in NZ for years.
Should be able to vote if they are classed as a permanent resident
@9ZRV7MDIndependent2mos2MO
They should be allowed to vote provided they pay taxes and their primary residence is in New Zealand.
@9TXKSFPNew Zealand First4mos4MO
As long as classified as Permanent Resident or NZ Citizen, Person under NZ Residence Visa could be considered
@9J78RN2 12mos12MO
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@9J2QT941yr1Y
Any foreigner who has lived in New Zealand for 8 years and pays taxes should have the right of the vote.
@9HK9YD6 1yr1Y
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@9GDKC7X1yr1Y
If they are from Australia, have family in New Zealand that are citizens or have lived in New Zealand in the past yes
@9G4C7K81yr1Y
Yes, if they are legally working and paying taxes, do not have a history of terrorism and have adequate understanding of the political parties.
@9DXX4CR1yr1Y
Yes, as long as they are politically educated
@9DXRDZR1yr1Y
If they live in NZ, they should be able to vote.
@9DXD7XN1yr1Y
Yes, but only if they are committed to staying
If you are only planning to stay in NZ for a few years then I don't think you should be able to vote. My opinion is if your intentions are to stay in NZ as a permanent resident then yes you can vote.
If they have lived in the country for 2 years
if a foreigner has residencey they can vote
After a legal stance in the country and after 2 years of becoming into the country
No because they are a ching chong
yes but only if they aren't disabled
Yes, if they have contributing in a massive way to New Zealand.
@9DPF6SR1yr1Y
Yes, once they have permanent residency
@9DNBJ6L1yr1Y
Yes. But if they indend to stay for the duration if the political term
@9DN9LM51yr1Y
Yes, not including those who are on travelling visas or visas for less than 5 months
@9DMN5L21yr1Y
Depending on the type of visa is student visa no.
@9DMFXJF1yr1Y
Yes, but only those with an indefinite right to remain in New Zealand
Depending on how long they plan to stay
@9DLFGC41yr1Y
Yes, but only as it stands now to permanent residents.
@9DKRZQZ1yr1Y
Yes if they are a legal resident of NZ
@9DKM84F1yr1Y
Yes if they are tax payers.
@9DKL25D1yr1Y
@9DKKLLY1yr1Y
Yes if they are permanent residency
Should be permanent resident or citizen
@9DF8H581yr1Y
Only if they pay taxes and have lived in the country for more than 3 years
@9DDGSPQ1yr1Y
Yes but only after living in the country for two years.
@9DD79TG1yr1Y
Current system is fair where you need an indefinite visa to be able to vote
@9DD4FJC1yr1Y
Yes if a permanent resident
@9DCWNBF1yr1Y
Permanent residents & citizens after 5yrs
@9DC7BGM1yr1Y
Make citizenship pathways easier for migrants, but only legal citizens should be able to vote
Yes, once they become a resident
@9DBP3DC1yr1Y
People with Residency should be able to vote
@9DBJCSV1yr1Y
Only if they have the legal qualifications to do so, such as being a resident.
@9D9Z9LP1yr1Y
Yes, but only if they hold a resident visa or above
@9D9YP8H1yr1Y
Only for the period they live in the country
@9D9VS7F1yr1Y
Yes but only if they plan on staying here until next election.
@9D9HCXW1yr1Y
Yes, only if they have a developed understanding of NZ's politics
If you are a resident yes, a work visa no.
Yes, but it depends on their intention on staying, with a minimum of having lived in 2 years in NZ.
Yes, but only if they are resident.
@9D8FVKF1yr1Y
Yes if permanent residency has been granted
If you are a permanent resident or in the application for one and must give your application number as evidence
It is not clear whether this refers to permanent residents or not? If someone has NZ citizenship or permanent residence then they should be allowed to vote
I am happy for permanent residents to vote in New Zealand alongside those who hold citizenship.
Yes, provided they are going to remain in the country for (mostly) the duration of term
@9D7D2BW1yr1Y
@9D783Q71yr1Y
For NZ Residents, Permanent Residents and Citizens
they need to have lived in New Zealand for more than 3 years.
@9D6TQW51yr1Y
Yes, anyone who intends on living in the country for the next four years
@9D65XBX1yr1Y
Yes, but only after being granted Permanent Residency
No, not until they have passed the citizenship test, intend to reside in New Zealand, and be a permanent resident for at least 2 years.
Yes if you are paying tax or over 18
Yes, only if they have a legal right to and work live in NZ
Residents as well should be allowed to vote
@9D3SMMC1yr1Y
no only NZ citizens should be able to vote
@99RWY942yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they reside in New Zealand - or if they are a permanent resident
@9FYVT8N1yr1Y
They should be able to vote if they understand what they want and what is happening and if they are comfortable. But if they aren't then they don't need to vote.
@9FYB8NG1yr1Y
As long as they are here on a legal visa as a perminant person when voting occurs they should have the right to vote
@9FWZ9X4 1yr1Y
Depends if citizens include people with residency. I think stick with the current policy, only citizens and permanent residents can vote.
@9FVR5SL1yr1Y
Yes, if they are permanent residents and citizens who have lived in New Zealand for a minimum of 3 years.
Yes, if they are a permanent resident living here for a minimum of 3-4 years and should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of our politics.
Have been in the country for a minimum of 12 months and paid 12 consecutive months of income taxes over that 12 month period.
Living In the country for 1 year to get use to the surroundings and economy
Yes, if they are paying tax and have resided for 3 years
No, not if they are not legal NZ citizens
It depends on the context of their presence in NZ
@9FKD8X71yr1Y
Any citizen of NZ should be allowed to Vote
@9FKD4W31yr1Y
1 year living in NZ then be allowed to vote
@9FKCH7H1yr1Y
if you are at least a PR, then yes but anything lower than that threshold would be no
@9FK7JSZ1yr1Y
Yes if they have been paying taxes for at least 5 years and living in NZ solely for that duration.
Yes, if they will be residing in NZ for tne next 3 year election cycle
@9FJSXK31yr1Y
Yes, but only if they are going to reside for the foreseeable future
Yes, they should be allowed to vote if they show they have the competence to.
Status quo, which includes non-citizens with permanent residency
Yes, but only if they intend to stay in New Zealand for more than a year (i.e. no working holidayers)
Foreigners holding a residency visa should be allowed to vote.
If they plan on living here for the next 5 years.
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