Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

if its wasteful, unproductive spending then yes. but if the spending is actually going to grow the economy then no

No, I support some cuts to minor services such as social ones but I'm strongly against cuts to major services e.g. Health, education, policing, electricity, water etc.

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Refuce forign corporate company spending reinvest in NZ based spending on all essential living services for NZ citizens

Yes, we need to reduce public spending and debt, build our economy internally, help local businesses. Increase tax on multinational corporations

Maybe not reduce but ensure that the money is being spent on necessary things- so basically putting the money to good use.

Stop wasteful public spending. Look at places like DHBs where employees in project management undertake multi million dollar projects they know will not get across the line, but they do it to keep their jobs.

Stop spending money on arts and sports, these are luxuries we currently cannot afford

tax high income companies. do it.

Yes. There has been a large increase in government/public servants that aren't necessary

No, trandform our financial system and put money in to circulation through debt free public spending on primary services

In areas that reduce inflated bureaucracy

To some types

Yes - in a very targeted way that does not impact on social services e.g. less on feel good projects,

Government spending needs to be restructured and companies should be allowed to charge more for government jobs

All of these No, reduce military spending instead No, focus on ending tax evasion instead No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

No, Look at taxing churches or religious institutions that bring in a certain threshold. Sanitarium is a good example.

Increase taxes on rich AND reduce military spending

Yes where the public spending does not benefit the economy or improve education and health. MSD etc are where savings could be made

No, focusing on tax evasion + raising taxes on the rich + stop using working groups to find solutions which have already been found by previous working groups

As best as they can without disrupting the basic needs like transport education and Healthcare. Also have better competitive outsourcing

Reduce the number of consultants

Yes, the current government is doing too much reckless spending on useless things and wasting taxpayer money. We need more useful things for the government to spend on.

Yes but a little bit

No, focus on ending tax evasion and increasing tax for the wealthy and large multinational corporations

Less bureaucratic red tape a and fewer bureaucrats taking wages that could be better utilised else where...watch Yellowstone when Kevin Costner fires the bureaucrats.

Yes, where the spending has proven wasteful

depends on what public spending but overall yes

No, for all of the corresponding reasons given above

No, increase taxes on foreign companies and land owners

No, tax the wealthy and reduce tax evasion instead. Also tax churches

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increase tax on things such as harmful emissions, wealth, multinational corps etc.

No, you must spend money to make money. Bet on the economy, then build it intelligently.

Yes, but make cuts to non essential spending.

No, focus on tax evasion, taxes on wealthy companies, and wealthy individuals.

Apply zero base budgeting to government agencies. Get rid of Ministry of Racing. Apply KPI’s across Government agencies. Promote free and frank advice.

No but expenditure should be carefully monitored and targeted.

It depends on what that money is being spent on, if it is arguably wasteful spending e.g free school lunches then yes.

Yes, increase number of tax brackets and decrease benefits & salaries of government officials

Yes, we should review if money is being effectivly used.

I need to know more about the pros and cons of this question before I have a position...

No, don't cut for the sake of "saving money", but implement an ongoing review looking at improving efficiency. It is our money they are spending

No, reduce government and council sizes, end treaty settlements, end UN and WHO funding, end climate emergency funding etc etc.

Don’t be stupid. Other cuts for the sake of reducing your silly national debts should be made from elsewhere and not from these important areas.

Yes, stop wastage and idealistic spending that does not benefit services provided

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Yes by decreasing the benifit

Yes. Not for healthcare, environment and transport

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No but cut benefits and treaty payouts

Reduce spending on a lot of things.

No, increase taxes on ultra-wealthy individuals and large multinational corporations, and close tax loopholes instead

Keep spending at current levels until the economy can sustain more public spending

No, but increase tax on nepotistic gains.

Yes, the critical economic activities are increasing with significant cost and as such, our priorities should be regularly reviewed to protect future generations from overspending.

Yes, by reducing senior government incomes and investigating their investment spending

No, increase taxes on the wealthy AND on large multinational corporations instead

Yes, but just not money from education, justice and healthcare.

Only where there is wastage.

Redistribute funds to areas that need them. Public spending is fine if it is on things that will benefit the economy and the wellbeing of New Zealanders.

SIGNIFICANTLY Increase taxes on corporations and anyone earning over 5M/year. Abolish the police and abolish the military.

No, spend the money you have more efficiently

Redirect wasteful spending

Broadly yes but primarily on things of lesser importance at the time.

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Run this country like a business the takes care of the people.and place it resides. Make cuts where it's sensible.

Yes cut down on things like fancy playgrounds and city park spaces

Yes. Public spending on infrastructure is good. Public spending on handouts is not good.

Yes, reduce the amount of welfare given out. Restrictions need to be tighter and money only given to those truly in need. We have far too many bludgers.

No, but make sure the spending is in productive areas

No increase taxes on multinational corporations, reducing size of government and cut wasteful spending and pull out of UN international agreements that harm our country.

No, New Zealand needs to focus on supporting it's citizens during this pandemic, and work on our national debt as a bank loan, suffer the interest and pay it back in a long-term period.

public spending creates jobs, creating Jobs is the way to reduce national debt as when people have a job they spend more money and are not depending on the state

Yes by being more sensible about where they spend it.

yes but only to spending that is not important

Yes, but only in certain sectors that won’t damage the nations welfare

How do you think cutting public spending to reduce debt could affect job opportunities for people who are about to enter the workforce, like many high school students?

I don’t really know if the government should cut spending. I mean, maybe do fiscal responsibility and be careful with money.

How would you feel if a public program that you or your family benefits from was cut to reduce national debt?

Should high school students have a say in how governments prioritize spending and debt reduction, given that these decisions will impact their future?

Would you be willing to pay higher taxes in the future if it meant the government wouldn't have to make deep cuts to important programs now?

Can you recall a time when a government-funded service helped you out, and how would you feel if it was no longer available due to budget cuts?

Imagine the government had to cut spending on roads and infrastructure to reduce debt; how might that affect your daily life and community?

If you had to choose, what would you consider more important for your future: reducing national debt or maintaining funding for education and healthcare?

What might be the long-term consequences for our generation if the government prioritizes debt reduction over investments in sustainability and the environment?

If the government reduces funding to public arts and cultural programs to shrink national debt, how do you think that would affect our country's cultural landscape?

How could cuts to public spending in areas like scientific research and public health impact our society's ability to deal with future crises and pandemics?