Big {Political} Data

LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

Parental Leave

Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

Maori Parliament Seats

Should New Zealand abolish Maori parliament seats?

Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Woman Quotas

Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?

Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

GP Visits

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the flag of New Zealand?

Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Free Tertiary Education

Should the government provide free tertiary education?

Student Allowance

Should more students be eligible for an allowance?

Te Reo Māori

Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

National Standards

Do you support national standards in education?

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in New Zealand, have the right to vote?

Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Healthcare Privatisation

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?

Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

Taxes

Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Capital Gains Tax

Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?

Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Should New Zealand transition to a four-day workweek?

Corporate Tax

Should New Zealand raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize New Zealand farmers?

Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

Decentralised Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

Retirement Age

Should the age of retirement be raised?

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Offshore Banking

Should New Zealand’s citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

Water Tax

Should businesses be taxed for the water they use?

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

1080 Ban

Should the government ban the use of 1080?

Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

First Home Buyers

Should the government increase incentives for first home buyers?

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Land Supply

Should local councils increase the supply of greenfields, or undeveloped, land for housing?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Foreign Land Ownership

Should foreigners need consent to purchase more than five hectares of non-urban land?

Housing Infrastructure

Should the government increase spending on infrastructure (roads, water and sewerage) to support the construction of more housing communities?

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

United Nations

Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Terrorist Citizenship

Should citizens lose their citizenship if they join a terrorist organization in a foreign country?

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

Should New Zealand provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Military Spending

Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?

Foreign Aid

Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to New Zealand be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Skilled Immigrants

Should New Zealand increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?