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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average New Zealander voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

A>A  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only increase funding for personalised care instead of subsidising pharmaceutical companies

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and we should socialise medicine and healthcare


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Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

A>A  ChatGPTRegardless, this should be decided at the state level

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and make it a living wage

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

A>A  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should New Zealand raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

A>A  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but scale back our current involvement

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should New Zealand increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

A>A  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

A>A  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

A>A  ChatGPTHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize New Zealand farmers?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to New Zealand be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in New Zealand, have the right to vote?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should New Zealand’s citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

A>A  ChatGPTDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?

A>A  ChatGPTDecrease

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the flag of New Zealand?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

A>A  ChatGPTYes