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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 51.7k votes79 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Somewhat important 312.3k votes781 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

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 2.36.9k votes245 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 1.9415 votes25 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.81.7k votes21 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Internet Regulation11yrs11Y

Should the government regulate the internet?

More important 3.51.1k votes59 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.21.1k votes38 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important 3.113.1k votes416 discussions

Woman Quotas9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 311.5k votes146 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 31.2k votes38 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92k votes121 discussions

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Housing Issues

Housing Infrastructure7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 34k votes151 discussions

Foreign Land Ownership7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 312.9k votes319 discussions

First Home Buyers7yrs7Y

Should the government increase incentives for first home buyers?

Less important 2.55.3k votes95 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.46.2k votes578 discussions

Land Supply7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.112.7k votes449 discussions

Social Issues

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

More important 4.11.4k votes259 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.51.5k votes125 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.31.5k votes64 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Somewhat important 3.213k votes328 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.4k votes91 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

Somewhat important 2.79.1k votes171 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 3.313.2k votes281 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.94.4k votes362 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.810.3k votes523 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.52.1k votes41 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 21.8k votes54 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Least important 1.710.6k votes108 discussions

Economic Issues

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Most important 4.611.4k votes233 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.11.7k votes103 discussions

Capital Gains Tax7yrs7Y

Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?

More important 3.812.7k votes323 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.713.1k votes678 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Somewhat important 3.41.8k votes91 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.21.7k votes144 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 2.913.1k votes332 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3580 votes62 discussions

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.1k votes48 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?

Somewhat important 2.712.6k votes371 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.31.1k votes40 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.212.3k votes396 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.712.6k votes343 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.712.9k votes285 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.510.6k votes256 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.2475 votes17 discussions

Elected Representatives8yrs8Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Less important 1.92.5k votes65 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 1.91.3k votes56 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.73.1k votes41 discussions

Education Issues

Te Reo Māori8yrs8Y

Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

Somewhat important 3.213.1k votes477 discussions

National Standards7yrs7Y

Do you support national standards in education?

Somewhat important 2.91.3k votes46 discussions

Free Tertiary Education9yrs9Y

Should the government provide free tertiary education?

Somewhat important 2.713k votes1.3k discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 2.31.4k votes29 discussions

Student Allowance7yrs7Y

Should more students be eligible for an allowance?

Less important 212.6k votes451 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 1.2312 votes6 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Terrorist Citizenship9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.48.6k votes99 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 2.91.1k votes9 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 2.14.6k votes160 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Less important 23.1k votes84 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 25.8k votes178 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Less important 212.2k votes69 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.213.1k votes179 discussions

EV Subsidies1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.3355 votes14 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.11.4k votes113 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 21.2k votes59 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 1.912.8k votes276 discussions

1080 Ban7yrs7Y

Should the government ban the use of 1080?

Less important 1.91.1k votes45 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.113.1k votes408 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.312.9k votes300 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.113.1k votes297 discussions