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Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?
Yes
Maori are a smaller percentage of the population, it shouldn't be any more compulsory than French or Chinese
Māori language was nearly eradicated as a result of colonialism. French and Chinese were not. French and Chinese also have many more speakers, and there is very…
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Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Only misinformation with a high likelihood of causing harm. Otherwise, invest in educating people learn critical thinking and recognising fake news.
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Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
No, the hidden/junk fees should be included in the initial advertised price (eg. $298 (incl $13 admin fee))
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Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
This is beyond the scope of the New Zealand government.
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Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
No, they should be paid a reliable flat rate salary.
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Should a capital gains tax be introduced?
Yes, but limit the sale price to within 20% of the average of up to 5 independent evaluations to minimize instances where the seller increases their price to ge…
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Should Ukraine join NATO?
This is not up for us to decide. This is between them. We should remain impartial to their decision.
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Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Only where their nutritional content and safety for consumption is verifiable, AND where they are commercially labelled as GM food.
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Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Only if the risk of harm is less than 5% as measured via in vitro studies, OR if it's a life-saving / urgent drug trial, where the risk of harm as measured via…
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Should immigrants be required to learn English?
No, but immigrants should have subsidised access to interpretor and translator services for their first year in New Zealand.
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Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?
No, GP visits should be fully subsidised by the government.
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Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Yes, but only for non-surgical and reversible treatments such as puberty blockers and speech therapy. Also, reduce age of informed consent for hormone therapy a…
