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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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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  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?

  ChatGPTYes


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Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

  ChatGPTYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

  ChatGPTYes, but only to prevent child pornography and copyright infringement

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  First Home Buyers

Should the government increase incentives for first home buyers?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorist Citizenship

Should citizens lose their citizenship if they join a terrorist organization in a foreign country?

  ChatGPTNo, they should be detained, investigated, and given a fair trial once they re-enter our country

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should the government provide free tertiary education?

  ChatGPTYes, tuition costs are currently too expensive

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Housing  ›  Foreign Land Ownership

Should foreigners need consent to purchase more than five hectares of non-urban land?

  ChatGPTYes, but I’d prefer that land should only be owned by citizens and domestic companies

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

the Economy  ›  Retirement Age

Should the age of retirement be raised?

  ChatGPTNo, the current age of 65 is sufficient

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should New Zealand transition to a four-day workweek?

  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Domestic Policy  ›  Maori Parliament Seats

Should New Zealand abolish Maori parliament seats?

  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Housing Infrastructure

Should the government increase spending on infrastructure (roads, water and sewerage) to support the construction of more housing communities?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Education  ›  Student Allowance

Should more students be eligible for an allowance?

  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer a free education system

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  National Standards

Do you support national standards in education?

  ChatGPTNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Education  ›  Te Reo Māori

Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if it is taught by language specialists

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatisation

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?

  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

  ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Domestic Policy  ›  GP Visits

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Woman Quotas

Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?

  ChatGPTYes, our government should reflect the diversity of our society

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  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?

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

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?

  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  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?

  ChatGPTYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Social  ›  Parental Leave

Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?

  ChatGPTNo, but increase the equal pay amount and duration of leave

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

  ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20%

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

the Environment  ›  Water Tax

Should businesses be taxed for the water they use?

  ChatGPTYes, and use the funds to clean up local waterways

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize New Zealand farmers?

  ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Housing  ›  Land Supply

Should local councils increase the supply of greenfields, or undeveloped, land for housing?

  ChatGPTNo, build up instead of out

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

  ChatGPTHelp

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

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

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  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?

  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should New Zealand provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Immigration  ›  High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

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?

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

  ChatGPTNo, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

  ChatGPTYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

  ChatGPTNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTDecrease

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

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

  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

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?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralised and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

  ChatGPTNo, this would give too much political power to a small number of representatives

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

  ChatGPTNo, and underprivileged citizens deserve the same financial opportunities and services that traditional banks offer the wealthy

National Security  ›  Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

  ChatGPTNo