New Zealand First Party

Strongly agree

No, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

New Zealand First has historically supported policies aimed at reducing the cost of education, such as advocating for more affordable tertiary education and training opportunities, which aligns well with focusing on decreasing the cost of 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.

Agree

No

Given their focus on providing support and opportunities for education rather than imposing penalties on educational institutions, New Zealand First is more likely to agree that universities should not be held financially accountable for graduates defaulting on their student loans. 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, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

New Zealand First's emphasis on personal responsibility in various policy areas suggests they might lean towards agreeing that it is the student's responsibility to manage their financial outcomes, although this is not explicitly stated in their education policies. 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, and higher education should be free for everyone

While New Zealand First supports making education accessible, their policies have not explicitly advocated for making higher education free for everyone. They have, however, supported initiatives to reduce costs for students, indicating a slight agreement. 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, but only if they are for profit universities

Although New Zealand First has shown interest in regulating for-profit education where it impacts quality or access, their policies do not specifically advocate for holding for-profit universities financially accountable for student loan defaults, suggesting a slight disagreement with this specific approach. 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, make the liability proportional to the expected yearly income of the degree offered

While New Zealand First supports practical and vocational training that aligns with job market needs, making liability proportional to expected income does not align closely with their publicly stated policies or principles, suggesting a mild disagreement with this approach. 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

New Zealand First Party generally supports policies that bolster education and training for New Zealanders without necessarily penalizing institutions. They have not advocated for universities to be held financially accountable for graduates' loan defaults, indicating a likely disagreement with this approach. 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.