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Domestic Policy Issues

Internet Regulation11yrs11Y

Should the government regulate the internet?

Most important 4.9586 votes59 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.8761 votes38 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 4641 votes38 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.91.2k votes121 discussions

Woman Quotas9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.65.6k votes146 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

More important 3.46.7k votes416 discussions

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Housing Issues

Foreign Land Ownership7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.66.6k votes319 discussions

Housing Infrastructure7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.41.8k votes151 discussions

First Home Buyers7yrs7Y

Should the government increase incentives for first home buyers?

Somewhat important 3.32.3k votes95 discussions

Land Supply7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.76.5k 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 2.34k votes578 discussions

Social Issues

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.9875 votes64 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.66.7k votes328 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Most important 4.3804 votes259 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

More important 4.2853 votes125 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.5785 votes91 discussions

Hate Speech4yrs4Y

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Somewhat important 2.7508 votes60 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 4.86.7k votes678 discussions

Capital Gains Tax7yrs7Y

Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?

Most important 4.56.3k votes323 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Most important 4.31.2k votes91 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.11.1k votes103 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

More important 4824 votes64 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.41.1k votes144 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

More important 4.16.7k votes332 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.5355 votes62 discussions

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8538 votes48 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.56.3k votes396 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.1485 votes40 discussions

Universal Dental Care11yrs11Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

Less important 2.1682 votes86 discussions

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Education Issues

Te Reo Māori8yrs8Y

Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

Somewhat important 3.26.7k votes477 discussions

Free Tertiary Education9yrs9Y

Should the government provide free tertiary education?

Somewhat important 3.26.7k votes1.3k discussions

National Standards7yrs7Y

Do you support national standards in education?

Somewhat important 2.7753 votes46 discussions

Student Allowance7yrs7Y

Should more students be eligible for an allowance?

Less important 2.66.4k votes451 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 1.9755 votes29 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 1.2183 votes6 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 5877 votes79 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6724 votes73 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Less important 2.16.1k votes781 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 1.94.4k 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?

Least important 1.6293 votes25 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.5911 votes21 discussions

Criminal Issues

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.83.1k votes362 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.61k votes54 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.54.6k votes523 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.56.7k votes281 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.31.3k votes41 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 1.95k votes108 discussions

Electoral Issues

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.96.4k votes343 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.66.6k votes285 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.5307 votes17 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.35.1k votes256 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.91.9k votes41 discussions

Elected Representatives8yrs8Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Least important 1.51.4k votes65 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.4687 votes56 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Terrorist Citizenship9yrs9Y

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

More important 43.7k votes99 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 3.4579 votes9 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.12k votes84 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding2yrs2Y

Should New Zealand provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Less important 2.2630 votes24 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 1.83.5k votes178 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 1.82.8k votes160 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 36.7k votes179 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8743 votes59 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.6843 votes113 discussions

EV Subsidies1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.6247 votes14 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 2.16.4k votes276 discussions

Water Tax7yrs7Y

Should businesses be taxed for the water they use?

Less important 21.1k votes143 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.86.7k votes408 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.96.6k votes300 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.46.7k votes297 discussions

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