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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 51.7k votes80 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Somewhat important 3.113.8k votes783 discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.47k votes245 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.41.4k votes73 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.31.4k votes21 discussions

High Risk Immigrant Ban1yr1Y

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

Less important 1.9532 votes26 discussions

Housing Issues

Foreign Land Ownership7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.614.2k votes319 discussions

First Home Buyers7yrs7Y

Should the government increase incentives for first home buyers?

Somewhat important 3.36.2k votes95 discussions

Housing Infrastructure7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.94.3k votes151 discussions

Land Supply7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.214.2k votes449 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.16.2k votes578 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.8975 votes38 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.5972 votes38 discussions

Internet Regulation11yrs11Y

Should the government regulate the internet?

Somewhat important 3.3933 votes59 discussions

GP Visits9yrs9Y

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

Somewhat important 2.8887 votes51 discussions

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.61.7k votes121 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Less important 2.514.4k votes418 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.81.1k votes48 discussions

Universal Dental Care11yrs11Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

More important 3.71.3k votes86 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.31.1k votes40 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 2.714.5k votes333 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.5565 votes62 discussions

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.414.2k votes371 discussions

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Social Issues

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.71.5k votes64 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.61.3k votes260 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Somewhat important 3.214.4k votes328 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.4k votes125 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

Somewhat important 2.910.1k votes171 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.61.4k votes91 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.712.3k votes256 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.714.1k votes343 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7467 votes17 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.61.3k votes56 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.514.3k votes286 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.32.9k votes41 discussions

Elected Representatives8yrs8Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Least important 1.82.1k votes65 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Terrorist Citizenship9yrs9Y

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

More important 4.19.7k votes99 discussions

Foreign Elections7yrs7Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 2.9926 votes9 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.22.8k votes84 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Less important 213.6k votes69 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 25.8k votes178 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 1.94.6k votes160 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding2yrs2Y

Should New Zealand provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Less important 1.8890 votes25 discussions

Ukraine and Nato3yrs3Y

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Least important 1.6495 votes66 discussions

Criminal Issues

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.514.6k votes281 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.411.3k votes523 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.34.5k votes362 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.21.7k votes54 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.22.1k votes41 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 212.2k votes108 discussions

Economic Issues

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.81k votes78 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

More important 3.812.6k votes233 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.41.5k votes103 discussions

Retirement Age7yrs7Y

Should the age of retirement be raised?

Somewhat important 3.3865 votes58 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 2.814.5k votes678 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Somewhat important 2.71.5k votes91 discussions

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Environmental Issues

1080 Ban7yrs7Y

Should the government ban the use of 1080?

Somewhat important 2.81.1k votes45 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.2k votes59 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.4k votes113 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.414.2k votes276 discussions

Water Tax7yrs7Y

Should businesses be taxed for the water they use?

Less important 2.21.9k votes143 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.114.4k votes179 discussions

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Education Issues

Free Tertiary Education9yrs9Y

Should the government provide free tertiary education?

Somewhat important 2.614.4k votes1.3k discussions

Te Reo Māori8yrs8Y

Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

Less important 2.514.6k votes478 discussions

National Standards7yrs7Y

Do you support national standards in education?

Less important 2.51.3k votes46 discussions

Student Allowance7yrs7Y

Should more students be eligible for an allowance?

Less important 2.414.1k votes451 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 1.61.3k votes30 discussions

University Debt Accountability1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.2355 votes6 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 314.5k votes408 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.614.3k votes300 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.214.5k votes297 discussions

National Security Issues

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense9mos9MO

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

Least important 1.1120 votes13 discussions

Technological Issues

Cryptocurrencies9mos9MO

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

Least important 1102 votes1 discussion

Social Media Regulation9mos9MO

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

Least important 1117 votes1 discussion

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