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@9CW4X88 answered…2yrs2Y

Should America transition to a four-day workweek?

This should be a decision between business and workers as not all scenarios will work with this structure.

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@B5GP9PP answered…1wk1W

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

treatment should be provided for those with a drug abuse issue, and employees and politicians should be included in this testing

@9G8R4MK answered…2yrs2Y

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

I oppose to bonuses as many employers will have workers working rediculis hours and set them up to fail

@9G6TG8B answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

yes, but the salery brackets for each tax rate need to be increased as they have not kept up with inflation

@9G6PNBH answered…2yrs2Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

@9G6PFTX answered…2yrs2Y

Should a capital gains tax be introduced?

I would prefer a wealth tax or land tax or a combination of the two and make the first 20-30,000 of income tax free

@9G6MCTW answered…2yrs2Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Should not allow people coming to this country and not born here to be on the benefit as they came to this country and had to have money too. Unless they have m…

@9G6LRRR answered…2yrs2Y

Should a capital gains tax be introduced?

Yes, but only after a limit, eg, on the 3rd investment property or if valued over a certain amount, so small investors don't get hit.

@9G6G3H2 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Lower the income tax rate and remove tax completely from overtime hours - how are we supposed to get ahead when being taxed so much more when working more??

@9G5QQST answered…2yrs2Y

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

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

@9G5NH46 answered…2yrs2Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Not relevant to me so I don’t know enough about this. However, Ensure benefits are spent on food, housing, clothing, medical needs. Not alcohol or drugs or toba…

@9G5HQ72 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

I think that takes should stay the same but there should be a way to help the poor with their taxes if they are really struggling and if the rich want.

@9G4QNSS answered…2yrs2Y

Should America transition to a four-day workweek?

The option should be made available to staff who wish to, when possible for the nature of the business

@9G4QD92 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government subsidise farmers?

Yes, but only for organic produce that is not exported overseas. Our people should get the best produce first before it is shipped offshore

@9G4QD92 answered…2yrs2Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Fewer restrictions on single income families with young children. They should support families staying together to raise their children not pay more to a sole p…

@9G4PPTV answered…2yrs2Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

It should be tied to public/community services. I.e. work for your welfare payments like it's your job

@9G3GJNH answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

This is a stupid question. The New Zealand Government is absolutely powerless against these immoral monstrosities.

@9G47BM3 answered…2yrs2Y

Should a capital gains tax be introduced?

Capital gain tax should be implemented if you have MORE THAN 1 rental. Everyone should be entitled to have at least one rental property to assist them in their…

@9G3FP66 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

more monitoring is urgent to ensure safe use of these platforms ages of users should be governed more strictly- only be accessible by individuals 16 years and…

@9G3DP46 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

No but change the system as it is clearly not working. Try progressive like Australia. Or what are other countries doing?

@9G34PR4 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

I think NZ should view how the uk operates their income tax structures with brackets and allowances. This will also tax higher income earners more and provide t…

@9G28S7D answered…2yrs2Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Many people on a benefit still complain that they would like to work to improve their quality of life for themselves and their children but they are penalised f…

@9G27RDH answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

The rich have worked hard for there money, why should they be taxed more for it? Unless they’re a multimillionaire then I feel they should be taxed more.

@9G25677 answered…2yrs2Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

No, but screening/background family checks could help with finding people who are abusing the welfare system for drug money

@9FJJ65J answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

Banking services should go

@9FDY65K answered…2yrs2Y

Should America transition to a four-day workweek?

4 and half days. half day on friday.

@9F4PYW3 answered…2yrs2Y

Should America transition to a four-day workweek?

No, but they should make overtime pay mandatory for work over 40 hours, and for days above five.

@9F3MQ95 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Yea, but ensure it targets a high threshold of “rich”.

@9DY729B answered…2yrs2Y

Should a capital gains tax be introduced?

Yes but only for people who own multiple properties, rather than the "mum and dad with a single rental and family home"

@9DY57FX answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Yes, for those earning 250,000 and above.

@9DY2WTP answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Focus on loopholes rich use to avoid tax

@9DXTVDB answered…2yrs2Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Yes, they should be provided treatment and their benefit given primarily given in the form of food credits etc to ensure their children get fed.

@9DXDML8 answered…2yrs2Y

Should a capital gains tax be introduced?

yes, only a little

@9DX6YC3 answered…2yrs2Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Yes, test everyone including politicians and provide treatment when comes up as positive

@9DX472Q answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Tax should be equitable

@9DX36YZ answered…2yrs2Y

Should a capital gains tax be introduced?

Yes, but for investment properties and overseas investors.

@9DWYQWR answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

1% expenditure tax and abolish all other taxes

@9DWBLHZ answered…2yrs2Y

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

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

@9DVPB55 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Yes for those that can afford it but students, workforce on lower wages should not be included in this bracket (community service card)

@9DQQNWD answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Yes, and decrease income tax rates for people in lower tax brackets

@9DG3T9V answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

No but re-evaluate the tax brackets due to a high minimum wages

@9DG2RMP answered…2yrs2Y

Should a capital gains tax be introduced?

No understand

@9DF9PXB answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

yes, but only to the highest echelon of people

@9DD4FMP answered…2yrs2Y

Should the age of retirement be raised?

No, and those who work full time should not receive it.

@9D6X3R4 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government subsidise farmers?

Yes but only for things that align with national direction - (carbon, climate change, biodiversity, freshwater, soil preservation)

@9G6RT93 answered…2yrs2Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Yes, but only for opioids and more problematic drugs. Cannabis and psychedelics are not so bad and shouldnt be illegal.

@9G5S5WG answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Lower if there is proof that staff are paid fairly and that a certain percentage of profits are being invested back into the business to provide more jobs and p…

@9G5QQST answered…2yrs2Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Use is ok if it's Dr validated reasons, reduce payment if addicts are not willing to receive help offered

@9G5F9YN answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

Employment law needs re writing. Many staff are entitled and do not do a decent says work as they know they don't have to as removing them is too hard

@9G3DP46 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the age of retirement be raised?

Yes if it really needs to happen but types of work should be a consideration to the age of retirement eg physically demanding jobs

@9FYSBWF answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Everybody should be treated equally , however if a unstable financially person is unable to pay on time, find a payment plan that will work for the unstable fin…

@9FYFYHM answered…2yrs2Y

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

unknown but i think that i resonate more with - No, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

@9FXTFPZ answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Change the income tax brackets, the 33% tax should be at 100k. Introduce capital gains tax and inheritance tax

@9FVQPTC answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

new zealand just needs to adopt a new tax system i cant say what exactly maybe look at how the swiss work as an idea.

@9FVNP87 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

The first $25,000 should be tax free for everyone. Remove tax loopholes for corporates & have Capital gains tax.

@9FVDY5C answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Yes, but the ‘rich’ should be classified as someone that has income of more than half a million a year.

@9FTMCSG answered…2yrs2Y

Should a capital gains tax be introduced?

Yes but not in the way that I’ve heard it be talked about - eg retired people with a small number of rental properties shouldn’t be taxed if they don’t have mil…

@9FSCTPB answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

I think there needs to be more varied tax brackets not just poor, middle then high. The brackets are becoming wide and varied

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

Yes, it is the same with share holding investment, and be taxable.

@9FQ57X5 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Maintain current and remove all loopholes

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should a capital gains tax be introduced?

Yes, but only on investment property And to foreign companies and individuals

@9FLSK2C answered…2yrs2Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Yes, and there should be a support system and help put in place to provide resources to help them with their situation

@9FD2NYL answered…2yrs2Y

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

Yes, if they have the same qualifications and contribute to the business in the same way

@9F9ZD6D answered…2yrs2Y

Should America transition to a four-day workweek?

Try it out

@9F372JV answered…2yrs2Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Yes, aside from marijuana

@9DJYVM7 answered…2yrs2Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

I think the people that aren't trying to help themselves get off the benefit then yes. We need to try and get people back to work nit sitting on the benefit for…

@9FYSHMN answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

While I think people should be paid a living wage, I feel for owners of small businesses who are struggling to make ends meet.

@9FXWVWS answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

What is Rich? Yes tax the the super wealthy. Remove the loopholes which is used by wealthy who make their income look low.

@9FXVVNY answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Increase tax on wealthy. Introduce capital gains tax on investment properties, but not primary home. Increase tax on income over $200k to 50%

@9FWJ6YH answered…2yrs2Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes, but all additional welfare transfers (WFF, Govt Super, Jobseeker benefit) should be abolished, except in specific medical circumstances

@9FWJ6YH answered…2yrs2Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes, but all additional welfare transfers (WFF, Govt Super, Jonseeker benefit) should be abolished, except in specific medical circumstances

@9FVPSVZ answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

We should discourage mis- and disinformation with every opportunity. We should make social media providers accountable.

@9FSG8CD answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

In New Zealand house prices,up crime up,rents, up fuel up, motorbike reg over charged.Persons leave school don't have enough money pay rent study fees. First 25…

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

Yes but only industry sectors that are environmentally beneficial to New Zealanders and not tourism. Focus on science, health, education, green energy and milit…

@9FNFRHF answered…2yrs2Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes, but to recieve the income you must be on a managed set plan to employment

@9FCZMND answered…2yrs2Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Not quite sure what this means.

@9DZ7DMB answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Bring back youth wages

@9DY7BMS answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Start taxing profit making charities

@9DP6M8V answered…2yrs2Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

They are not good at supporting workers in disputes because they do not have enough Employment Lawyers.

@9DJZBQD answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government subsidise farmers?

Only to help improve environmentally friendly practices and reduce green house gas but not for the running of the business

@9FR4RCR answered…2yrs2Y

Should a capital gains tax be introduced?

Only a fair tax, like what they have in Australia, for example it takes out inflation from the tax amount

@9FPG44R answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

Yes it’s a form of gambling

@9FNFXDB answered…2yrs2Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes, with coupons so money can only be spent on basic necessities

@9FN6TJW answered…2yrs2Y

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

Why should they get bonuses? I work hard and get no bonus.

@9F2C2QZ answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

It shouldn't bail out private companies

@9DPH5P6 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

I don't understand the implications behind stock buybacks, but if most other purchases are taxed (at an individual level) then it seems fair to tax all purchase…

@9D6XDW3 answered…2yrs2Y

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

I need more knowledge to answer this correctly for myself

@9CX9WX6 answered…2yrs2Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Not a straight forward enough question/answer

@9CBYFTT answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

not very sure

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Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

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Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

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@ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...…12mos12MO

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

No

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Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

Yes

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Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

No

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@ISIDEWITH asked…1yr1Y

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

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@9DSYQX5 answered…2yrs2Y

Should America transition to a four-day workweek?

Hold a referendum

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@9G5WM9Q answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Lower income taxes, but add taxes for high income earners where their use of goods and services, or impact on infrastructure etc. is greater than the average in…

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@9FXKKY9 answered…2yrs2Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

More, elderly and disabled benefits need to be increased, they need to cap the welfare benfit for woman with many children with unnamed fathers. The DPB was ori…

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@9FYC35Q answered…2yrs2Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Benefits should be on an individual basis. Alot of couples don't have shared finances so why should there be a weight on the other person's income.

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@9DMQ3C4 answered…2yrs2Y

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

We don't have an IRS

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@9FK5LRZ answered…2yrs2Y

Should a capital gains tax be introduced?

Yes for overseas investors and investment property

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@9F785S5 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

Don’t no enough to understand

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@9F5S835 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

No secondary tax

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@9DZNYXK answered…2yrs2Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Only if they have a criminal history relating to drug abuse, then treatment should be provided for those testing positive

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@9FMBMP6 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

No, it borders on authoritarianism.

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@9FCFHRF answered…2yrs2Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Yes - test all receiving money from the government, including employees, beneficiaries and politicians and arrange treatment if required.

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@9FVDXDS answered…2yrs2Y

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

No, instead increase the minumum wage, subsidise childcare, and raise the age of retirement. That way we can both save on welfare and increase tax take from sin…

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@9FB6HBTfrom British Columbia answered…2yrs2Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Support unions for publicly funded jobs such as teachers and nurses as they have limited competitive options in the job market. Against trade unions.

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@9DCSSLS answered…2yrs2Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Welfare benefits should be replaced by a universal basic inome program

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@9FKF6QW answered…2yrs2Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Yes, treatment should be provided and a warning given, repeated offence results in termination of benefits

1 agree

@9D9XFTS answered…2yrs2Y

Should a capital gains tax be introduced?

Dont understand

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@9FTVT7L answered…2yrs2Y

Should the government subsidise farmers?

The cost of food is disgusting. The farmers and the consumers are getting screwed while the supermarkets make obscene profit

1 agree

@9DRF8CNfrom Washington answered…2yrs2Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Maybe. Can NZ afford it?

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@9FGF448Low quality answer answered…2yrs2Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

I don't understand enough about this but maybe more, and provide less benefits to immigrants.

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