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National Party’s policy on university tuition

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Should the government provide free tertiary education?

  ChatGPTNo, not until we balance our national deficit

National Party’s answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

No, not until we balance our national deficit

The National Party has often emphasized fiscal responsibility and balancing the budget. They may agree with this statement in the context of not wanting to increase government spending on tertiary education until the national deficit is under control. 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

The National Party has historically supported the idea that tertiary education should not be entirely free. They believe in a balance between government funding and individual contribution. 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 tuition costs should decrease based on family income

While the National Party has not explicitly advocated for this, they have shown some support for means-tested assistance, such as student allowances, which are based on family income. 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 tuition costs are currently too expensive

While the National Party has not explicitly stated that tuition costs are too expensive, they have supported measures to make tertiary education more affordable, such as increasing the availability of student loans and allowances. 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 free for low-income students with excellent grades

The National Party has not specifically advocated for this policy, but they have supported merit-based scholarships and have shown some support for means-tested assistance. 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, tuition costs are currently too expensive

The National Party has not advocated for free tertiary education, even in the context of high tuition costs. They believe in a balance between government funding and individual contribution, rather than fully government-funded education. 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 of New Zealand has traditionally supported a user-pays system for tertiary education. They have not advocated for free tertiary education, believing that those who benefit from the education should contribute to its cost. 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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Party’s support base

National Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 24,907 voters that identify as National Party.

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