---
title: "Disabled adult seeking independent living"
publisher: "Onsomble Limited"
publication: "NZBrands.ai"
edition: 3
collected_on: "2026-10-16"
html_url: "https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/3/voters/s14/"
---

# Disabled adult seeking independent living

Edition 3 · answers collected 16 October 2026.

[Read on NZBrands.ai](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/3/voters/s14/)

I have a mobility impairment, rent and want to keep living independently. I rely on accessible transport and support services.

This is a designed voter situation, not a representative sample or a finding about everyone in that group.

## What they asked

### PF073 · Poverty and welfare

I have a mobility impairment, rent and want to keep living independently. I rely on accessible transport and support services. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on disability support funding, eligibility and individual choice?

Study-assigned priority: Major. This is a design assumption, not a measured preference. Reason: Support funding and eligibility affect independence.

[Read the captured answers (Markdown)](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/3/questions/7913498f-6e14-471c-afee-d9a85bc6a6ae.md)

### PF074 · Housing

I have a mobility impairment, rent and want to keep living independently. I rely on accessible transport and support services. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are parties proposing about accessible, affordable housing for disabled people?

Study-assigned priority: Major. This is a design assumption, not a measured preference. Reason: Accessibility and affordability jointly affect housing options.

[Read the captured answers (Markdown)](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/3/questions/0caf7ee9-7520-4922-99fa-c25f5064a9d8.md)

### PF075 · Infrastructure and local services

I have a mobility impairment, rent and want to keep living independently. I rely on accessible transport and support services. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which parties address accessible public transport and mobility access, and what would they change?

Study-assigned priority: Major. This is a design assumption, not a measured preference. Reason: Accessible transport is a stated reliance.

[Read the captured answers (Markdown)](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/3/questions/9f1c0d79-b3f4-498f-b4ff-de690fc0ae19.md)

### PF076 · Healthcare

I have a mobility impairment, rent and want to keep living independently. I rely on accessible transport and support services. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do party policies differ on access to healthcare and disability-related services?

Study-assigned priority: Major. This is a design assumption, not a measured preference. Reason: Support services and care access affect daily functioning.

[Read the captured answers (Markdown)](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/3/questions/ae6a180f-e421-4535-a193-7b6bea60d199.md)

### PF077 · Democratic institutions and rights

I have a mobility impairment, rent and want to keep living independently. I rely on accessible transport and support services. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How can I check accessible voting options and whether party policies address disabled people's rights?

Study-assigned priority: Secondary. This is a design assumption, not a measured preference. Reason: Participation needs may differ from physical access assumptions.

[Read the captured answers (Markdown)](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/3/questions/7e35cb34-9617-48cb-b2f5-8fa19de098b1.md)

## Which parties AI put in front of this voter

Of the 20 answers this voter received, 9 left out at least one of the six parties in Parliament. NZ First was named least often, in 11 of 20.

| Party | Answers naming party | Answers collected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| National | 16 | 20 |
| Labour | 16 | 20 |
| Greens | 16 | 20 |
| ACT | 14 | 20 |
| NZ First | 11 | 20 |
| Te Pāti Māori | 16 | 20 |
| Opportunity | 14 | 20 |

## Issue by issue

## Poverty and welfare

| Party | Answers naming party | Answers on issue | Share | Positive claims | Neutral claims | Negative claims | Mixed claims |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 6 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Labour | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 14 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Greens | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| NZ First | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Te Pāti Māori | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Opportunity | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 |

## Housing

| Party | Answers naming party | Answers on issue | Share | Positive claims | Neutral claims | Negative claims | Mixed claims |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 0 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Labour | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 0 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| Greens | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 6 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| NZ First | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Te Pāti Māori | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Opportunity | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |

## Infrastructure and local services

| Party | Answers naming party | Answers on issue | Share | Positive claims | Neutral claims | Negative claims | Mixed claims |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 6 | 13 | 9 | 0 |
| Labour | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 6 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Greens | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 14 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| NZ First | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Te Pāti Māori | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Opportunity | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 |

## Healthcare

| Party | Answers naming party | Answers on issue | Share | Positive claims | Neutral claims | Negative claims | Mixed claims |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 2 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Labour | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 14 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Greens | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 2 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| NZ First | 3 | 4 | 75.0% | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Te Pāti Māori | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Opportunity | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |

## Democratic institutions and rights

| Party | Answers naming party | Answers on issue | Share | Positive claims | Neutral claims | Negative claims | Mixed claims |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Labour | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greens | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NZ First | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Te Pāti Māori | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Opportunity | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

## How the assistants handled this voter’s main question

ACT description changes; housing/accessibility replaces a specific transport example

Edition 3 restores ACT’s direct cash-like funding account from Edition 1, whereas Edition 2 grouped ACT/NZ First around more standardised delivery. Opportunity’s focus shifts from citizen’s-income/top-ups to accessible housing and building rules. The Edition 2 concrete Total Mobility example disappears; funding autonomy and consistency remain central.

Gemini · 12 October 2026 · Earlier answer

> For disabled New Zealanders navigating the 2026 General Election who want to maintain independence, live in the community, and rely on accessible transport and support services, political parties offer contrasting approaches regarding funding models, eligibility frameworks, and individual agency.

[Full captured answer](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/2/questions/7913498f-6e14-471c-afee-d9a85bc6a6ae/#answer-a6ab92ac-6fdd-4c5f-acd0-b2f93b24b670)

Gemini · 16 October 2026 · Refreshed answer

> direct, individualised "cash-like" funding

[Full captured answer](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/3/questions/7913498f-6e14-471c-afee-d9a85bc6a6ae/#answer-156f5e23-7eea-4079-8f65-5b12dea89a81)

## Sources recorded against the answers

## ChatGPT

| Answers collected | Answers with sources recorded | Answers showing a link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | 5 | 5 |

| Website | Answers with this website recorded |
| --- | --- |
| labour.org.nz | 4 |
| deafblindassociation.nz | 3 |
| dpa.org.nz | 3 |
| greens.org.nz | 2 |
| national.org.nz | 2 |
| policy.nz | 2 |
| reuters.com | 2 |
| aviva.org.nz | 1 |
| beehive.govt.nz | 1 |
| blindlowvision.org.nz | 1 |

Publisher counts sum recorded website/answer associations; one answer can contribute to several websites and publisher types.

| Publisher type | Recorded associations |
| --- | --- |
| Party websites | 9 |
| Government | 6 |
| News | 5 |
| Comparison sites | 2 |
| Advocacy groups | 4 |
| Businesses | 1 |
| Social media | 0 |
| Other | 4 |

## Gemini

| Answers collected | Answers with sources recorded | Answers showing a link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | 5 | 1 |

| Website | Answers with this website recorded |
| --- | --- |
| drnz.co.nz | 4 |
| blindlowvision.org.nz | 3 |
| ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz | 1 |
| dpa.org.nz | 1 |
| elections.nz | 1 |
| facebook.com | 1 |
| nzmj.org.nz | 1 |
| thespinoff.co.nz | 1 |
| vote.nz | 1 |

Publisher counts sum recorded website/answer associations; one answer can contribute to several websites and publisher types.

| Publisher type | Recorded associations |
| --- | --- |
| Party websites | 0 |
| Government | 2 |
| News | 1 |
| Comparison sites | 0 |
| Advocacy groups | 5 |
| Businesses | 4 |
| Social media | 1 |
| Other | 1 |

## Google AI Mode

| Answers collected | Answers with sources recorded | Answers showing a link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | 5 | 3 |

| Website | Answers with this website recorded |
| --- | --- |
| drnz.co.nz | 2 |
| elections.nz | 2 |
| dpa.org.nz | 1 |
| hansard.parliament.nz | 1 |
| rnz.co.nz | 1 |
| thespinoff.co.nz | 1 |

Publisher counts sum recorded website/answer associations; one answer can contribute to several websites and publisher types.

| Publisher type | Recorded associations |
| --- | --- |
| Party websites | 0 |
| Government | 3 |
| News | 2 |
| Comparison sites | 0 |
| Advocacy groups | 1 |
| Businesses | 2 |
| Social media | 0 |
| Other | 0 |

## Google AI Overviews

| Answers collected | Answers with sources recorded | Answers showing a link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | 5 | 1 |

| Website | Answers with this website recorded |
| --- | --- |
| drnz.co.nz | 5 |
| thespinoff.co.nz | 5 |
| facebook.com | 3 |
| labour.org.nz | 3 |
| national.org.nz | 3 |
| policy.nz | 3 |
| blindlowvision.org.nz | 2 |
| disabilitysupport.govt.nz | 2 |
| dpa.org.nz | 2 |
| greens.org.nz | 2 |

Publisher counts sum recorded website/answer associations; one answer can contribute to several websites and publisher types.

| Publisher type | Recorded associations |
| --- | --- |
| Party websites | 8 |
| Government | 6 |
| News | 6 |
| Comparison sites | 3 |
| Advocacy groups | 5 |
| Businesses | 6 |
| Social media | 4 |
| Other | 1 |

## What this can and cannot tell you

Three sets of answers, from made-up voters, on three days.

Each question was asked once per edition. AI assistants vary their answers, so part of any change between editions is that variation rather than a lasting shift. Three editions show what changed; they do not show why. News events, what the assistants retrieved and changes to the assistants themselves all remain possible explanations.

The voters are designed situations, not a sample of New Zealanders. The study shows what the assistants said and lets anyone check it. It does not show whether anyone changed their vote.

We read all 31 voting-guidance answers and each voter's main question in full, and checked 12 statements. We have not read all 793 answers in full or checked every policy claim.

[Read the complete methodology](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/3/method.md)

## Publication and corrections

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