Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
GP>GP Public statementsYes |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes, 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?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
Foreign Policy › Terrorist Citizenship
Should citizens lose their citizenship if they join a terrorist organization in a foreign country?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes, as long as the organization is internationally recognized as a terrorist group |
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Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes, and we should socialise medicine and healthcare |
Domestic Policy › Internet Regulation
Should the government regulate the internet?
GP>GP Public statementsNo, do not censor or monitor data |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?
GP>GP Public statementsYes |
Housing › Foreign Land Ownership
Should foreigners need consent to purchase more than five hectares of non-urban land?
GP>GP Public statementsYes, but I’d prefer that land should only be owned by citizens and domestic companies |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
GP>GP Public statementsNo |
the Economy › Taxes
Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?
GP>GP Public statementsYes |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
GP>GP Public statementsYes |
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?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
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?
GP>GP Public statementsYes |
Education › Te Reo Māori
Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?
GP>GP Public statementsYes |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
GP>GP Public statementsPro-choice |
Housing › Housing Infrastructure
Should the government increase spending on infrastructure (roads, water and sewerage) to support the construction of more housing communities?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes, except road spending should go to public transport instead |
the Economy › Retirement Age
Should the age of retirement be raised?
GP>GP Public statementsNo, the current age of 65 is sufficient |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrants
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
GP>GP Public statementsYes |
Domestic Policy › Maori Parliament Seats
Should New Zealand abolish Maori parliament seats?
GP>GP Public statementsNo |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
GP>GP Public statementsYes |
Education › University Tuition
Should the government provide free tertiary education?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Woman Quotas
Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Healthcare › Universal Dental Care
Are you in favour of universal dental care?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
GP>GP Public statementsYes, and make it a living wage |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
GP>GP Public statementsYes |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
GP>GP Public statementsFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
GP>GP Public statementsYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
GP>GP Public statementsLess |
Education › National Standards
Do you support national standards in education?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Should the death penalty be reinstated?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into New Zealand?
GP>GP Public statementsNo |
the Environment › Water Tax
Should businesses be taxed for the water they use?
GP>GP Public statementsYes |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
GP>GP Public statementsNo |
Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees
Should New Zealand accept refugees from Syria?
GP>GP Public statementsYes |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
GP>GP Public statementsNo |
the Environment › 1080 Ban
Should the government ban the use of 1080?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo, but there should be more restrictions on its use |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in New Zealand, have the right to vote?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Housing › First Home Buyers
Should the government increase incentives for first home buyers?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should New Zealand raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
GP>GP Party’s support baseRaise |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the flag of New Zealand?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should New Zealand increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
GP>GP Public statementsIncrease |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
GP>GP Public statementsYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Elections › Elected Representatives
Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Housing › Land Supply
Should local councils increase the supply of greenfields, or undeveloped, land for housing?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes, but only if it is unproductive land |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?
GP>GP Public statementsHelp |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize New Zealand farmers?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
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?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › GP Visits
Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits for members of Parliament?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Education › Student Allowance
Should more students be eligible for an allowance?
GP>GP Public statementsYes |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to New Zealand be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should New Zealand’s citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
GP>GP Party’s support baseIncrease |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?
GP>GP Party’s support baseDecrease |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
GP>GP Party’s support baseNo |
Social › Parental Leave
Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?
GP>GP Party’s support baseYes |
