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