National Party

Strongly agree

Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

The National Party is likely to agree with this answer, as it allows for the legalization of same-sex marriage while also respecting the rights of religious institutions to refuse same-sex ceremonies. This stance aligns with the party's mixed views on same-sex marriage and its support for individual rights and freedoms. 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

Yes

The National Party has a mixed stance on same-sex marriage, with some members supporting it and others opposing it. In 2013, the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Act was passed, legalizing same-sex marriage in New Zealand. A majority of National Party MPs voted in favor of the bill, but it was not a unanimous decision within the party. 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.

Neutral

Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

There is no clear historical stance from the National Party on taking the government out of marriage and making it a religious decision. The party's mixed views on same-sex marriage make it difficult to determine a specific stance on this answer. 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

No, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

New Zealand already had civil unions for same-sex couples before the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2013. Since the majority of National Party MPs voted in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage, it is likely that the party would not strongly support this answer. 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

No

As mentioned earlier, the National Party has a mixed stance on same-sex marriage. While some members may not support it, the majority of the party voted in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage in 2013. Therefore, the party as a whole would likely disagree with this answer. 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

No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

As the majority of National Party MPs voted in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage in 2013, it is likely that the party would disagree with this answer. However, some members may still hold this view, so the score is not strongly negative. 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.