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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 52.7k votes328 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.72.7k votes141 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.91.1k votes66 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

More important 3.81.2k votes171 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2250 votes64 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.1430 votes125 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 3.42.6k votes319 discussions

First Home Buyers7yrs7Y

Should the government increase incentives for first home buyers?

Somewhat important 3.11.1k 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 3291 votes151 discussions

Land Supply7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.52.6k votes449 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Least important 1.51.7k votes578 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

More important 3.82.7k votes332 discussions

Universal Dental Care11yrs11Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

More important 3.5310 votes86 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.22.5k votes396 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9166 votes40 discussions

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9166 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?

Less important 2.22.5k votes371 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 4.32.7k votes678 discussions

Capital Gains Tax7yrs7Y

Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?

More important 4.12.5k votes323 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3307 votes144 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Less important 2.62.1k votes233 discussions

Equal Pay9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.4156 votes78 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Less important 1.9147 votes28 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.12k votes108 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.9333 votes54 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.12.7k votes281 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 1.8459 votes41 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Least important 1.81.1k votes362 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.71.8k votes523 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.52.7k votes179 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 32.6k votes276 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92k votes118 discussions

Water Tax7yrs7Y

Should businesses be taxed for the water they use?

Less important 2.1488 votes143 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 1.9183 votes59 discussions

1080 Ban7yrs7Y

Should the government ban the use of 1080?

Less important 1.9151 votes45 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

More important 3.62.7k votes416 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.5144 votes38 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.2428 votes121 discussions

Maori Parliament Seats7yrs7Y

Should New Zealand abolish Maori parliament seats?

Less important 2.22.7k votes251 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2122 votes38 discussions

Woman Quotas9yrs9Y

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

Less important 22.2k votes146 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8834 votes84 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 2.62.6k votes69 discussions

Terrorist Citizenship9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.5949 votes99 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Less important 2.5133 votes9 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding2yrs2Y

Should New Zealand provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Least important 1.4125 votes24 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?

Least important 1.21.2k votes160 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Least important 1.11.6k votes178 discussions

Education Issues

Free Tertiary Education9yrs9Y

Should the government provide free tertiary education?

Somewhat important 2.72.6k votes1.3k discussions

Student Allowance7yrs7Y

Should more students be eligible for an allowance?

Somewhat important 2.62.5k votes451 discussions

Te Reo Māori8yrs8Y

Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

Less important 2.32.7k votes477 discussions

National Standards7yrs7Y

Do you support national standards in education?

Least important 1.6203 votes46 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 1.4176 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 1.4108 votes6 discussions

Electoral Issues

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.2685 votes41 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2183 votes56 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 22.4k votes343 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.82.1k votes256 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.62.6k votes285 discussions

Elected Representatives8yrs8Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Least important 1467 votes65 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Less important 2.4335 votes79 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.5162 votes73 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.5340 votes21 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Least important 1.42.3k 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?

Least important 1.41.8k votes245 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 42.7k votes297 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.32.7k votes408 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.72.7k votes300 discussions