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Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
No, our country's language is currently English, Maori and Sign Language. Should NZ born individuals also be required to show a basic understanding of these thr…
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Should tuition at public universities be free?
No, increase the cost, but all students should be given the student allowance. The student loan scheme is already available for all.
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Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?
Yes, but only in primary school. Should maths and English also be optional? We live in Aotearoa New Zealand. Maori is the history of our country and an importan…
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Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
No, no citizen should have their right to vote restricted
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Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
Less, and focus on prevention of health issues that cost us the most
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Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?
No, change from party lists controlled by the party, to STV, where the people vote for the individuals who will represent them
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Should New Zealand abolish Maori parliament seats?
Yes, but introduce true separate and independent self-management, i.e. two systems within the one country, with clear demarcations, and tax and benefit systems.…
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Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
Yes. It would be good for there to be a consequence for their impact on the public health system, but we can't withhold care, so improve access to drug abuse su…
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Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Yes, vaccinations for diseases that can cause significant public risk. No, for those that do not, that is their choice, not affecting the public in gerenal
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Do you support the death penalty? The death penalty or capital punishment is the punishment by death for a crime. Currently 58 countries worldwide allow the dea…
No, for the small number of cases that it would ever be "justified", it is not worth it
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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
No, don't cut for the sake of "saving money", but implement an ongoing review looking at improving efficiency. It is our money they are spending
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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
No, the access to medical services for drug abuse should be easier for all, and access to a minimum basic income should be universal
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Should a capital gains tax be introduced?
Yes, no loopholes. The same percentage for everyone. The bigger the capital gain... the bigger the tax
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Should the government raise taxes on the rich?
Leave rates as is, but remove ALL loopholes for companies and individuals, as these allow those with money to work around the intention of the taxation laws. Af…
