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Housing Issues

Foreign Land Ownership7yrs7Y

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

Most important 4.81.5k votes319 discussions

First Home Buyers7yrs7Y

Should the government increase incentives for first home buyers?

More important 3.5710 votes95 discussions

Housing Infrastructure7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.6177 votes151 discussions

Land Supply7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.61.5k 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 2.2947 votes578 discussions

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

More important 4.11.6k votes328 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.6202 votes125 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

Somewhat important 3873 votes171 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 2.91.6k votes141 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9125 votes259 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.3545 votes66 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2134 votes64 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.6121 votes91 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Terrorist Citizenship9yrs9Y

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

Most important 5672 votes99 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Less important 2.61.5k votes69 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 2.3854 votes178 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2448 votes84 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 2713 votes160 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

More important 4208 votes79 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

More important 3.91.3k 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?

Somewhat important 3969 votes245 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.6270 votes21 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.1128 votes73 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important 3.21.6k votes416 discussions

Maori Parliament Seats7yrs7Y

Should New Zealand abolish Maori parliament seats?

Somewhat important 3.21.6k votes251 discussions

Woman Quotas9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.2k votes146 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.4322 votes121 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.2121 votes35 discussions

Economic Issues

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

More important 41.3k votes233 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.41.6k votes678 discussions

Capital Gains Tax7yrs7Y

Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?

Somewhat important 3.21.5k votes323 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

Less important 1.9118 votes103 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Least important 1.7142 votes144 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Least important 1.4127 votes91 discussions

Electoral Issues

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 41.4k votes343 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.5k votes285 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.51.3k votes256 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.8393 votes41 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.5103 votes56 discussions

Elected Representatives8yrs8Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Least important 1.3333 votes65 discussions

Criminal Issues

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.81.6k votes281 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.61k votes523 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6624 votes362 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.41.2k votes108 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Least important 1.7260 votes54 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Least important 1.8322 votes41 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.6k 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?

Less important 2.41.5k votes276 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.31.2k votes118 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 1.8185 votes113 discussions

Water Tax7yrs7Y

Should businesses be taxed for the water they use?

Least important 1.6226 votes143 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.81.6k votes408 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.41.6k votes300 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

More important 3.71.6k votes332 discussions

Universal Dental Care11yrs11Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

Somewhat important 2.9218 votes86 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 2.81.4k votes371 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.5k votes396 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.71.6k votes297 discussions

Education Issues

Te Reo Māori8yrs8Y

Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

More important 3.61.6k votes477 discussions

Free Tertiary Education9yrs9Y

Should the government provide free tertiary education?

Somewhat important 31.6k votes1.3k discussions

Student Allowance7yrs7Y

Should more students be eligible for an allowance?

Somewhat important 2.61.5k votes451 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 1.2103 votes29 discussions