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?
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?
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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?
Healthcare › Universal Dental Care
Are you in favour of universal dental care?
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?
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?
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?
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 |
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 |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Housing › First Home Buyers
Should the government increase incentives for first home buyers?
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?
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 |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?
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 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 |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
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?
Housing › Housing Infrastructure
Should the government increase spending on infrastructure (roads, water and sewerage) to support the construction of more housing communities?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
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 |
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 |
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?
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 |
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?
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?
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 |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
ChatGPTNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
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 |
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 |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
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?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
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?
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?
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
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?
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 › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
ChatGPTNo, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country |
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 |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?
ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
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 › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
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 |
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 |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?
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 Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
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 |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the flag of New Zealand?
ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech |
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?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
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 › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
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 |
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 |
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 |
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)?
