Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Party’s support baseYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
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 |
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the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Party’s support baseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
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?
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 after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Public statementsYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
Public statementsYes, but only for medical use |
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?
Housing › Housing Infrastructure
Should the government increase spending on infrastructure (roads, water and sewerage) to support the construction of more housing communities?
Healthcare › Universal Dental Care
Are you in favour of universal dental care?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Party’s support baseYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
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 adjust it every year according to inflation |
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?
Party’s support baseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
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?
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?
Domestic Policy › Woman Quotas
Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?
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?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Party’s support baseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Party’s support baseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Education › Student Allowance
Should more students be eligible for an allowance?
Public statementsYes, and increase the amount of allowance |
the Environment › Water Tax
Should businesses be taxed for the water they use?
Public statementsYes, and use the funds to clean up local waterways |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should New Zealand increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
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?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should New Zealand raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Party’s support baseRaise |
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 |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
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?
Party’s support baseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
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?
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?
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?
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?
Party’s support baseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
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 › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Social › Parental Leave
Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?
Party’s support baseNo, but increase the equal pay amount and duration of leave |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
