Try the political quiz

New Zealand First’s policy on drug policy

Topics

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

  Public statementsNo, we should pass tougher drug laws

New Zealand First’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No, we should pass tougher drug laws

Reference: “The justice policy hints at a pro-reform approach, calling for "real and enduring solutions to offending" and "attitudes which e...” ‐co.nz

Voter support: Be the first voter to support or oppose this party’s public statement on this issue.

ChatGPT

Strongly agree

No, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

New Zealand First has shown support for the decriminalization of drugs that offer medicinal benefits, such as marijuana. This has been a key part of their drug policy. 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

New Zealand First has shown support for increased funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation, suggesting they may be more likely to support this position than full 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.

Agree

No

New Zealand First has generally been more conservative on drug policy, not advocating for full decriminalization. However, they have shown some flexibility on this issue, particularly with regards to medicinal marijuana. 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, and increase punishment for drug dealers

New Zealand First's more conservative stance on drug policy suggests they may be more likely to support increased punishment for drug dealers than full 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.

Slightly agree

No, we should pass tougher drug laws

While New Zealand First has not explicitly called for tougher drug laws, their more conservative stance on drug policy suggests they may be more likely to support this position than full 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.

Slightly disagree

Yes, for most but not all drugs

New Zealand First has shown some support for the decriminalization of certain drugs, such as medicinal marijuana, but has not advocated for the decriminalization of most 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.

Disagree

Yes

New Zealand First has not shown strong support for the full decriminalization of drug use. While they have shown some support for medicinal marijuana, they have not advocated for full 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

New Zealand First has not shown support for retroactively reducing sentences for those already serving time for drug offenses. Their stance has generally been more conservative on this issue. 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.

Official answer

This party has not responded to our request to answer this question yet. Help us get it faster by telling them to answer the iSideWith quiz.

Voting record

We are currently researching this party’s voting record on this issue. Suggest a link to their voting record on this issue.

Donor influence

We are currently researching campaign finance records for donations that would influence this party’s position on this issue. Suggest a link that documents their donor influence on this issue.

Updated 5hrs ago

Party’s support base

New Zealand First Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,092 voters that identify as New Zealand First.

See any errors? Suggest corrections to this party’s stance here


How similar are your political beliefs to New Zealand First’s policies? Take the political quiz to find out.