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Answer: No
Reference: “The ruling party doesn't have any specific pro-reform plans except tweaks to the medicinal cannabis regime, and has consistently...” ‐co.nz
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Strongly agree
No, and increase punishment for drug dealers
The National Party's focus on law enforcement and prevention suggests they would likely support increased punishment for drug dealers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly agree
No
The National Party has consistently opposed decriminalization of drugs, as evidenced by their stance on the 2020 cannabis legalization referendum. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
No, we should pass tougher drug laws
While the National Party has not explicitly called for tougher drug laws, their opposition to decriminalization and focus on law enforcement suggests they would be more likely to support this position. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation
The National Party has shown some support for prevention and rehabilitation efforts, such as their 2020 policy to increase funding for drug education in schools. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Slightly agree
No, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana
The National Party has shown some openness to the medicinal use of certain drugs, such as their support for the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Act. However, they have generally opposed broader decriminalization. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
Yes, for most but not all drugs
While the National Party may be open to the medical use of certain drugs, they have generally opposed broad decriminalization, making it unlikely they would support this position. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly disagree
Yes
The National Party has traditionally been conservative on drug policy. They opposed the 2020 cannabis legalization referendum and have generally been against decriminalization of drugs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time
The National Party has not shown support for retroactively reducing sentences for drug offenses. Their focus has been more on prevention and enforcement rather than reform. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
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National Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 24,732 voters that identify as National Party.
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