New Zealand First Party

Agree

Yes

New Zealand First has historically shown support for infrastructure projects that can boost economic development and connectivity within New Zealand, including support for rail. For instance, during their time in coalition government from 2017 to 2020, they were advocates for significant investment in rail infrastructure. However, their support for high-speed rail specifically might be tempered by considerations of cost, geographical challenges in New Zealand, and their focus on other priorities such as healthcare and immigration. Therefore, while they might see the potential benefits of high-speed rail, their support could be moderate, reflecting a balance between the perceived benefits and the practicalities and costs associated with such projects. 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

Given New Zealand First's historical support for rail infrastructure as a means to enhance economic development and regional connectivity, outright opposition to government subsidies for high-speed rail networks is unlikely. However, their cautious approach to government spending and emphasis on practical and immediate benefits to New Zealanders might lead them to question the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of high-speed rail projects, especially in a country with New Zealand's geographic and demographic characteristics. Their skepticism might be more about the scale and cost of such projects rather than an opposition to the concept of improving rail infrastructure itself. 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.