Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
CD>CD 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?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage |
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Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs |
the Economy › Taxes
Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
CD>CD 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?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use |
Social › Death Penalty
Should the death penalty be reinstated?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
CD>CD 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?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
CD>CD ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
CD>CD 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?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
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?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
CD>CD 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?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should New Zealand transition to a four-day workweek?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should New Zealand raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
CD>CD ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
CD>CD 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?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
CD>CD 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?
CD>CD 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?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should New Zealand increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
CD>CD ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
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?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize New Zealand farmers?
CD>CD 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?
CD>CD 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?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in New Zealand, have the right to vote?
CD>CD 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?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
CD>CD 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?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should New Zealand’s citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?
CD>CD 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?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
CD>CD ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?
CD>CD ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
CD>CD ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the flag of New Zealand?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
the Economy › Decentralised Finance
Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?
CD>CD ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services |