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@9FJHV7Z disagreed…1yr1Y

We should not have the right to vote until we personally commit to this country and become a citizen

▲ 3534 agree

@9FLCRRQ agreed…1yr1Y

Basic kiwi values need to be understood first. You should want to be a kiwi to vote for New Zealand. Gaining a citizenship is a good test of someone’s commitmen…

▲ 43 agree

@9G44XSN disagreed…1yr1Y

Its based on citizenship. If someone immigrated, they can vote once they have demonstrated commitment to the country.

▲ 43 agree

@8HSDL3P answered…4yrs4Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

yes, but more education around the different parties and policies.

▲ 61 agree

@8GDJ5CL answered…4yrs4Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Don’t have a stance

▲ 5

@9D9KG52 answered…1yr1Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Mental competency should be for ALL politicians

@9DW773T answered…1yr1Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

No, but fines should be enforced to those that don't vote.

@9FQC7NY answered…1yr1Y

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Depending on the crime and age when committed. Everyone deserves a second chance.

@9F5QLV5 answered…1yr1Y

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Permanent residency

@9F5KV46from Hyogo answered…1yr1Y

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

After getting permanent residence.

@97CLW7W answered…2yrs2Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

16-18 should have to pass a test showing a basic understanding of politics

@96WTQ8D answered…2yrs2Y

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Yes, but it must be announced publicly

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@ISIDEWITH asked…1yr1Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

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@ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...…2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Yes

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@ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...…2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Yes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

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@ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...…2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

No

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@ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...…2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Yes, and ban anyone over the age of 75 from running for office

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@ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...…2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

No, I would prefer term limits instead

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@ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...…2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

No, this discriminates against older politicians

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@ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...…2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

No, mental competency is too subjective

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@ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...…2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

No, our government needs experienced leaders

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@8HSDL3P answered…4yrs4Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

yes, but more education around the different parties and policies.

▲ 61 agree

@9DXDWQL answered…1yr1Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

yes, but have a compulsory class in schools teaching politics and about each party when it comes to election time.

▲ 21 agree

@8GDJ5CL answered…4yrs4Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Don’t have a stance

▲ 5

@8J2C9KX answered…1yr1Y

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Permanent Residents and citizens only

▲ 31 reply1 agree

@9F6KMCP answered…1yr1Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Yes, and require public audit each year they’re in office; also for close family members

1 disagree

@9DZTZ7Y answered…1yr1Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Yes but not publically, to a committee

1 agree

@9DX8MQ4 answered…1yr1Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

No, but external audits should take place.

1 agree

@9D99XZT answered…1yr1Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

I'd rather know where there money comes from than how much it is

1 agree

@9F4XKDR answered…1yr1Y

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

If they’re not permanent residents then no, but residents and citizens should be allowed to

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@9F2D7KC answered…1yr1Y

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Yes, but only if they have been granted permanent residency here

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@9DXWGKP answered…1yr1Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

No but any financial interests that may relate to decisions they look after should be made public

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@9FCGFMW answered…1yr1Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

No, and remove tax from people who are not voting age. Otherwise its taxation without representation.

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@9FN2S8Q answered…1yr1Y

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Not unless they have a clear understanding of NZ history and the impacts of colonisation on tangata whenua.

1 disagree

@9F9FKVJ answered…1yr1Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Yes, and we should teach civics in schools

1 agree

@9F9CPGM answered…1yr1Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

No, because I don’t think younger generations would understand the impact of the voting as much as those who are adults or young adults

1 agree

@9B8LHZ8 answered…2yrs2Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

A minimum voting age should be accompanied by a maximum voting age

▲ 31 agree

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