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Housing Issues

Foreign Land Ownership8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.32.1k votes319 discussions

First Home Buyers7yrs7Y

Should the government increase incentives for first home buyers?

Somewhat important 3.21.2k votes95 discussions

Housing Infrastructure8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.5201 votes151 discussions

Land Supply8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.42.2k 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 2.11.1k votes578 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 4.5320 votes80 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

More important 3.71.9k 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?

Somewhat important 2.81.2k votes245 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.7307 votes21 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.3187 votes73 discussions

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 52.2k votes329 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

More important 4.1253 votes125 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.7189 votes260 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

More important 3.42.2k votes141 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

Somewhat important 3.21.4k votes171 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.5674 votes66 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Terrorist Citizenship9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.81.1k votes99 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 2.72.1k votes69 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 2.21k votes178 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2545 votes84 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 2858 votes160 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding2yrs2Y

Should New Zealand provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Least important 1.4110 votes25 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

More important 42.2k votes333 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 32.1k votes371 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.62.1k votes396 discussions

Universal Dental Care11yrs11Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

Less important 2.6243 votes86 discussions

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.3124 votes48 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2125 votes40 discussions

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Least important 1.5106 votes26 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Least important 1.3113 votes35 discussions

Electoral Issues

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 42k votes343 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.22.1k votes286 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.61.9k votes256 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.8509 votes41 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.5152 votes56 discussions

Elected Representatives8yrs8Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Least important 1.4423 votes65 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

More important 3.72.2k votes418 discussions

Woman Quotas9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.41.8k votes146 discussions

Maori Parliament Seats7yrs7Y

Should New Zealand abolish Maori parliament seats?

Somewhat important 3.22.2k votes252 discussions

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8379 votes121 discussions

Term Limits11yrs11Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

Least important 1.3127 votes43 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.3162 votes35 discussions

Political Advertising on Social Media5yrs5Y

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Least important 1.3137 votes89 discussions

Education Issues

Te Reo Māori8yrs8Y

Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

Somewhat important 3.42.2k votes478 discussions

Free Tertiary Education9yrs9Y

Should the government provide free tertiary education?

Somewhat important 32.2k votes1.3k discussions

Student Allowance7yrs7Y

Should more students be eligible for an allowance?

Less important 2.52.1k votes452 discussions

National Standards7yrs7Y

Do you support national standards in education?

Least important 1.7137 votes46 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 1.4146 votes30 discussions

Criminal Issues

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 3.12.2k votes281 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.5k votes523 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6736 votes362 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.11.8k votes108 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 1.9397 votes41 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Least important 1.7337 votes54 discussions

Economic Issues

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

More important 3.91.9k votes233 discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.52.2k votes678 discussions

Capital Gains Tax7yrs7Y

Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?

Somewhat important 3.42.1k votes323 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.2172 votes103 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Less important 2.1198 votes144 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Less important 1.8180 votes91 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.82.2k 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 2.22.2k votes276 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.11.8k votes118 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 1.8215 votes113 discussions

Water Tax8yrs8Y

Should businesses be taxed for the water they use?

Least important 1.6276 votes143 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.5114 votes59 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.82.2k votes408 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.12.2k votes300 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.42.2k votes297 discussions