Do you support a universal basic income program?

Neutral. Yes, everyone should recieve an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but this could encourage people to not work and will harm economic growth

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Yes but people who recieve support need the opportunity to recipicate the support given to them giving back is important

Yes, Only people who medically cannot work can be on this. People who can get a job, get one don’t be lazy

No but it is already happening on current welfare system. People need more education and training opportunities. Businesses need to be supported by government to upskill our people not look to employ immigrants to reduce there cost

Yes, but people who can work should work, it should be extenuating circumstances that people receive benefits

Yes, but maybe not immediately - only once a significant number of job positions become replaced by ai/robotics

Only people within a certain income bracket and meeting certain criteria for inability to work

I think people should still work but be able to get an additional income to cover the extra costs of living

Yes, as automation begins to take more jobs, it should be gradually increased.

I would need more information. If it replaced current benefits for example I might agree with it.

It's an intriguing idea that may be worth exploring/ trialing.

Universal Basic Income can't be funded publically in New Zealand. We should reform the welfare system and ensure it is more equitable and impactful.

People should get basic money for needs but you should not get it for free. People need to do community work or some form of work to get it if they are able.

It’s not a bad idea in theory, I like the benefits - needs rigorous modelling

Yes everyone should but keep a record of other habits

Not until we can afford it and can self sustain our economy

Depends on how it's structured

If you are in full time 40hr week job, you should receive benefits associated to this.

Everyone should be able to afford food and housing BUT you have to work for it!

I think it should be included for people who are working, studying or attending school for a minimum of 20 hours per week. This would incentivise more people to hopefully work rather than stay on benefits because it pays more than minimum wage.

Yes, but depending on the severity of poverty for certain families

Yes, but this doesn't go far enough. The first duty of the state should be to provide basic subsidence for every person (food, water, shelter, cloths, etc). This should be their fundamental focus before and beyond any other consideration - anything else is unethical.

No, there would be string attached, allowing authoritarian governments to withhold funds from disobedient citizens

As soon as AI and technology takes a large majority of unskilled work, then yes there will need to be a UBI. However, this will take a lot of money so will require tax reform in order to be able to provide this to everyone. It is also difficult as this will move us towards a more socialist/communist society

Yes, but not for everyone. There should be an eligibility for this where high income earners are excluded and with restrictions in place around who is eligible for those unemployed.

for people actively trying to get jobs and going to school

I am strongly in favour of a UBI trial scheme in NZ. Then we can debate its successes and shortcomings.

no but everyone should have food and housing provided

Yes, if it tied to a reduction in benefits.

Yes but there should be a slide scale depending on contribution to local community. This is to encourage positive participation within the community and also have your needs met

I think it should only apply to the families that are really struggle in this country but drug testing will also need to be done to make sure it's not just going to be used supplying a meth habit

I don't like the extremely long term implications

yes if it is income tested

Yes, but only if taxation rates and welfare costs are adjusted to recognise this new government spending

No, this will harm not help the average person long term.

Yes, but there should be a certain criteria but not unattainable for approval to apply this for NZ citizens

NO ! Part of the UN agenda 21/30 designed to dismantle our society

In theory yes

Only for uni students and people getting up on their feet.

Yes for everyone below $100k per year and adjust it for the tax brackets within said brackets.

No because we should be focusing on reducing the cost of basic human needs: shelter , water, power , food , transport

Should you get a UBI it comes with the caviat that you have full time employment.

In theory, difficult to implement in our current environment

It can be trialed and is only available if you work X hours

Yes, everyone should receive their universal basic needs, including food and housing + other necesities.

Yes for people who are working only or are on acc leave. Not for people who just choose not to work

Depends whether it can be proactively regulated