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Answer: Yes
Reference: “New Zealand First will raise the minimum wage to $20 per hour.” ‐org.nz
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Very strongly agree
Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation
New Zealand First has advocated for policies that adjust the minimum wage according to inflation to ensure that workers' purchasing power is maintained. 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
Yes
New Zealand First has historically supported policies that improve the welfare of workers, including supporting increases to the minimum wage. However, they may not fully agree due to potential impacts on small businesses. 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
Yes, and make it a living wage
New Zealand First has generally supported the idea of a living wage, but they may have some reservations about the potential impact on small businesses. 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
Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group
There is no clear stance from New Zealand First on adjusting minimum wage standards by age group. They may see merits in both sides of the argument. 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, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle
While New Zealand First may acknowledge the potential for a cycle of price increases, they have still supported increases to the minimum wage as a means of improving workers' welfare. 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, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family
New Zealand First has generally supported the idea that minimum wage jobs should provide a living wage, not just serve as a stepping stone for experience. 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
No
New Zealand First has generally been supportive of measures to increase the minimum wage, so they would likely disagree with this statement. 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
No, and eliminate all wage standards
New Zealand First has consistently supported workers' rights and wage standards, so they would strongly disagree with the elimination of all wage standards. 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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New Zealand First Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 217 voters that identify as New Zealand First.
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