--- title: "Every question, every answer, every source" publisher: "Onsomble Limited" publication: "NZBrands.ai" edition: 4 collected_on: "2026-10-19" html_url: "https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/evidence/" --- # Every question, every answer, every source Edition 4 · answers collected 19 October 2026. [Read on NZBrands.ai](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/evidence/) All 174 questions and the 776 answers produced on 19 October 2026. For the other 44 planned combinations, Google produced no AI Overview or AI Mode answer. ## Evidence inventory | Measure | Value | | --- | --- | | questions | 174 | | voter situations | 32 | | answers produced, of 820 planned | 776 | | answers with a 16 October partner | 776 | | combinations per assistant in the four-assistant comparison | 163 | | national and location comparisons | 116 | | answers with associated sources | 766 | ## Data downloads ### Questions 174 rows. One row per question, unchanged since 5 October. Columns: id, text, reference, axes, collectionSettings, enabled. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/questions.csv) ### Answers 776 rows. One row per saved answer, with its complete original text. Columns: id, questionId, assistant, collectionSetting, askedFrom, text, words. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/answers.csv) ### Sources by answer 4170 rows. One row per website associated with an answer; repeated citations count once. Columns: answer id, question id, assistant, domain, publisher. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/source-associations.csv) ### Checks against official sources 15 rows. One row per selected statement and assistant, including those where the statement was not made. Columns: checkId, claimToTest, category, answerId, questionId, assistant, assertionPresent, assertion, paragraphs, verdict, evidence, whatTheSourceSays, checkedOn, assessment. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/checks.csv) ### Who to vote for: what each answer did 31 rows. One row per voting-guidance answer read in full, with each behaviour marked. Behaviours overlap; the original answers supply the evidence. Columns: prompt_id, draft_id, platform, region, explicit_choice_boundary, conditional_party_or_bloc_alignment, prioritised_shortlist, elicits_additional_user_information, unconditional_single_party_vote_instruction, excerpts, rationale, reviewer, reviewed_on, answerId. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/behaviour-coding.csv) ### Location and national answers 116 rows. One row per national and location pair in this edition. Columns: question id, assistant, place, national answer id, place answer id, national entities, place entities, same entities. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/place-pairs.csv) ### Changes between editions 2328 rows. One row per answer and earlier edition, with the parties named then and now. Columns: earlier_edition, earlier_result_id, current_result_id, prompt_id, platform, region, draft_id, block, scenario_id, scenario, issue, priority, same_text, same_party_set, earlier_parties, current_parties, added, removed. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/party-change-tables.csv) ### Changes across editions 4 rows. One row per pair of editions, with how many of the same 776 answers changed their party line-up. Columns: earlier_edition, current_edition, denominator, changed_all17, changed_seven. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/trajectory-tables.csv) ### Party counts by edition 1360 rows. One row per comparison, edition, assistant and party, with the answers naming the party. Columns: panel, edition, platform, entity_id, party, numerator, denominator. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/party-count-tables.csv) ### Parties entering and leaving answers 85 rows. One row per party and assistant: answers that gained, lost or kept the party since 16 October. Columns: entity_id, platform, denominator, earlier, current, gained, lost, retained. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/party-mention-flows.csv) ### Parties named by issue 340 rows. One row per issue and party, with the answers naming the party. Columns: issue, entity_id, numerator, denominator. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/topic-presence-tables.csv) ### Location comparisons by edition 464 rows. One row per national and location pair, comparison and edition. Columns: panel, edition, prompt_id, platform, region, draft_id, block, scenario_id, scenario, issue, priority, complete, national_result_id, location_result_id, same_party_set. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/regional-tables.csv) ### Answer length by assistant 80 rows. One row per comparison, edition and assistant, with answer length and the answers naming all six parties in Parliament. Columns: panel, edition, platform, answers, median_words, all_six_parliamentary. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/platform-tables.csv) ### Voting guidance changes between editions 155 rows. One row per voting-guidance answer and behaviour, on 16 and 19 October. Columns: draft_id, platform, measure, earlier_result_id, result_id, earlier, current, changed. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/guidance-change-tables.csv) ### What changed for each voter 32 rows. One row per voter: what changed in the answer to their main question. Columns: case, transition, earlier_quote, quote, assessment. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/case-assessments.csv) ### Statements selected for checking 15 rows. One row per statement selected for checking, with why it was chosen and its primary source. Columns: checkId, claimToTest, category, whyChecked, primarySourceUrl, answerId. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/check-register.csv) ### Answers paired with Edition 3 776 rows. One row per answer, with the 16 October answer to the same question, assistant and location. Columns: earlierAnswerId, answerId, questionId, assistant, collectionSetting, askedFrom. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/pairs.csv) ### Source capture by answer 776 rows. One row per answer, with whether its sources were captured and the websites recorded. Columns: answerId, capture, domains, urls, literalUrls, scope. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/sources.csv) ### Websites by reach 424 rows. One row per website, with the answers associated with it. Columns: domain, answers, denominator. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/source-reach-tables.csv) ### Websites by issue 1215 rows. One row per issue and website, with the answers associated with it. Columns: issue, domain, answers, denominator. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/topic-source-tables.csv) ### Party matches reviewed in context 142 rows. One row per possible party match read in context, with whether it counted and why. Columns: result_id, party, include, state, reason, reviewer, reviewed_on, review_basis, contexts. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/party-identity-decisions.csv) ### Parties found in each answer 37468 rows. One row per answer, party and comparison, with whether the party counted and the passage that shows it. Columns: comparisonId, answerId, entityId, kind, measure, counted, quote, reason, evidence. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/codings.csv) ### Comparisons each answer is in 2204 rows. One row per answer and comparison. Columns: comparisonId, answerId, rowKey, included. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/memberships.csv) ### Claims Onsomble recorded 26683 rows. One row per claim, with the parties it is about and its stance on each. Columns: claimId, claimText, quote, stance, platform, region, promptId, brands, sources, drivers, sourceResultId. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/raw-native-claims.csv) ### Answers read in full 219 rows. One row per answer and question a reviewer read in full, with the decision and the passage. Columns: result_id, dimension, state, decision, rationale, excerpt, reviewer, reviewed_on. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/semantic-review-ledger.csv) ### Passages quoted in the analysis 63 rows. One row per answer passage the analysis quotes, with its reading. Columns: key, answerId, interpretation, text. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/report-evidence.csv) ### Analysis findings 10 rows. One row per finding in the analysis, with its figure and the table it comes from. Columns: id, value, denominator, statement, summary, caveat, evidence, reportFile. [Download CSV](https://nzbrands.ai/data/nz-election-2026/editions/4/downloads/findings.csv) ## Every question and its captured answers Each linked Markdown document contains the complete captured answers, including national and town versions where collected. Missing answers remain missing. | Reference | Question | Voter | Issue | Also asked from | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PF001](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/23b6b3b2-a56e-450a-b561-2cf3a0e68edd.md) | I'm 18, starting an apprenticeship and living with my parents. I want to become financially independent but don't understand how voting works. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which parties have practical plans for apprenticeships, entry-level jobs and wages? | Apprentice voting for the first time | Jobs and unemployment | No location | | [PF002](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/2e8583f7-e1d0-4014-ad6b-14dc27ec410c.md) | I'm 18, starting an apprenticeship and living with my parents. I want to become financially independent but don't understand how voting works. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are parties proposing that could help a young worker afford everyday expenses without just shifting the cost elsewhere? | Apprentice voting for the first time | Cost of living | No location | | [PF003](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/0d0571c9-56ec-46e6-8515-fabc002cca8e.md) | I'm 18, starting an apprenticeship and living with my parents. I want to become financially independent but don't understand how voting works. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. If I want to move out in the next couple of years, how do the parties differ on affordable rentals and first-home access? | Apprentice voting for the first time | Housing | No location | | [PF004](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/5d68749b-349a-4d73-bbb7-27eee3c87435.md) | I'm 18, starting an apprenticeship and living with my parents. I want to become financially independent but don't understand how voting works. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do my two votes work, and what does voting for a smaller party actually mean? | Apprentice voting for the first time | Democratic institutions and rights | No location | | [PF005](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/6c70f683-194c-4660-8a4c-e735b62e401e.md) | I'm 18, starting an apprenticeship and living with my parents. I want to become financially independent but don't understand how voting works. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Do the parties differ on the cost and availability of vocational training? | Apprentice voting for the first time | Education and childcare | No location | | [PF006](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/62c87be8-d98e-4444-b59c-377a439af969.md) | I'm a tertiary student renting a room, working part time and using a student loan. I am struggling to fit paid work around study. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on student allowances, living-cost support and student loans? | Student renting and working part time | Education and childcare | No location | | [PF007](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7d43b22a-ce3a-4570-a748-4b81cf42e2c7.md) | I'm a tertiary student renting a room, working part time and using a student loan. I am struggling to fit paid work around study. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which parties are offering meaningful changes for renters, and how would their plans affect rent costs, healthy homes and tenancy security? | Student renting and working part time | Housing | No location | | [PF008](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/2b9cc3dc-7fba-455a-8e27-473da16861f3.md) | I'm a tertiary student renting a room, working part time and using a student loan. I am struggling to fit paid work around study. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What would parties do about food and transport costs for someone studying on a tight budget? | Student renting and working part time | Cost of living | No location | | [PF009](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7d45fdca-db85-4ac1-87da-5fa7419c0ae6.md) | I'm a tertiary student renting a room, working part time and using a student loan. I am struggling to fit paid work around study. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are parties proposing about graduate jobs and the rights of people doing part-time work? | Student renting and working part time | Jobs and unemployment | No location | | [PF010](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/3a6ed457-c3ed-4dd7-94e4-f12d93aebed5.md) | I'm a tertiary student renting a room, working part time and using a student loan. I am struggling to fit paid work around study. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What differences are there in parties' plans for affordable mental health support for students? | Student renting and working part time | Mental health and addiction | No location | | [PF011](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/aad955c0-4953-48fe-804b-51fe7f380ba2.md) | I rent with my partner and work rostered hours that change from week to week. Our pay can drop unexpectedly, but rent and bills don't. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What would the parties change about rental affordability, tenancy protections and the supply of rental homes? | Renter with variable work hours | Housing | No location | | [PF012](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/bcb5e5bc-b63b-4169-8295-e03c3d7002e4.md) | I rent with my partner and work rostered hours that change from week to week. Our pay can drop unexpectedly, but rent and bills don't. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which parties would change rules around guaranteed hours, casual work and sick leave, and what are the trade-offs? | Renter with variable work hours | Jobs and unemployment | No location | | [PF013](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/a5f87efc-fba5-41c3-b6b0-39ae9b3e28ed.md) | I rent with my partner and work rostered hours that change from week to week. Our pay can drop unexpectedly, but rent and bills don't. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What would parties do for households whose wages are not keeping up with groceries and bills? | Renter with variable work hours | Cost of living | No location | | [PF014](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/345f904e-a1c8-4eb8-8b7a-57bb92b61f5c.md) | I rent with my partner and work rostered hours that change from week to week. Our pay can drop unexpectedly, but rent and bills don't. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties plan to bring down electricity costs, and is there evidence their proposals would work? | Renter with variable work hours | Fuel and energy | No location | | [PF015](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/4312b060-77f1-4fcd-bf27-813a564b3a4e.md) | I rent with my partner and work rostered hours that change from week to week. Our pay can drop unexpectedly, but rent and bills don't. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How would the parties' tax plans affect take-home pay for workers on modest incomes? | Renter with variable work hours | Tax and public spending | No location | | [PF016](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/efb50721-f731-4bea-b45a-e0c98d1e3763.md) | I rent with my partner and work rostered hours that change from week to week. Our pay can drop unexpectedly, but rent and bills don't. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are parties proposing about GP costs and access for working people who struggle to afford an appointment? | Renter with variable work hours | Healthcare | No location | | [PF017](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/03a1575f-5356-49a2-97b5-ae43c0bb7cb8.md) | I rent with my partner and work rostered hours that change from week to week. Our pay can drop unexpectedly, but rent and bills don't. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. If rent security and having enough money left each week are my biggest priorities, which party would you recommend I vote for, and what are the trade-offs? | Renter with variable work hours | Housing | No location | | [PF018](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/a458211f-8ce0-4081-a20b-5addcf578b35.md) | My partner and I rent, have steady jobs and are trying to save a deposit for our first home. We worry that the target keeps moving. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do the parties' housing plans differ for first-home buyers rather than existing property owners? | Couple saving for a first home | Housing | No location | | [PF019](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7248ecb4-bbad-42fc-842b-f31e2a9b9f06.md) | My partner and I rent, have steady jobs and are trying to save a deposit for our first home. We worry that the target keeps moving. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose about investors, land use and building more homes, and how might those choices affect first-home prices? | Couple saving for a first home | Housing | No location | | [PF020](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/d29a2510-6b5d-450b-aeb9-99e5bfafa121.md) | My partner and I rent, have steady jobs and are trying to save a deposit for our first home. We worry that the target keeps moving. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which parties propose changes to taxes on property or capital gains, and what could those changes mean for people trying to buy? | Couple saving for a first home | Tax and public spending | No location | | [PF021](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/e292248d-ee42-4f0e-9e71-36934675b2f8.md) | My partner and I rent, have steady jobs and are trying to save a deposit for our first home. We worry that the target keeps moving. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What policies might leave a renting couple with more money to save, and what trade-offs would they involve? | Couple saving for a first home | Cost of living | No location | | [PF022](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/0e379896-b30e-4b8e-9ad3-648aeeaa00a8.md) | My partner and I rent, have steady jobs and are trying to save a deposit for our first home. We worry that the target keeps moving. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties plan to fund the transport and water infrastructure needed for new housing? | Couple saving for a first home | Infrastructure and local services | No location | | [PF023](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/463c39bc-c868-4abc-a70c-c32da549b2ca.md) | We own a home with a mortgage, have school-age children and rely on two wages. After mortgage payments, rates, power and groceries, there is little buffer. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are the parties proposing about household costs, and which proposals would actually apply to a working family like ours? | Working household under mortgage pressure | Cost of living | No location | | [PF024](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7351a5dc-44bf-45e2-b76d-6ab0dce851ed.md) | We own a home with a mortgage, have school-age children and rely on two wages. After mortgage payments, rates, power and groceries, there is little buffer. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How would party tax and family-support plans change the finances of a two-income family? | Working household under mortgage pressure | Tax and public spending | No location | | [PF025](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/3a4ec4f8-58be-4008-9e23-4cdc9977046b.md) | We own a home with a mortgage, have school-age children and rely on two wages. After mortgage payments, rates, power and groceries, there is little buffer. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How much control can a government really have over mortgage rates, and what are the parties promising about economic stability? | Working household under mortgage pressure | Economy | No location | | [PF026](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/14f33e0d-24ab-42c3-86c1-3e8de5c63bd1.md) | We own a home with a mortgage, have school-age children and rely on two wages. After mortgage payments, rates, power and groceries, there is little buffer. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which parties have credible plans for electricity prices and supply? | Working household under mortgage pressure | Fuel and energy | No location | | [PF027](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/503735dc-37c4-4abf-8338-60889d9ba848.md) | We own a home with a mortgage, have school-age children and rely on two wages. After mortgage payments, rates, power and groceries, there is little buffer. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties differ on school funding, learning support and costs that families pay themselves? | Working household under mortgage pressure | Education and childcare | No location | | [PF028](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/1406e63c-f155-4216-acba-7d21d030902c.md) | We own a home with a mortgage, have school-age children and rely on two wages. After mortgage payments, rates, power and groceries, there is little buffer. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What would national party policies change about local rates and water costs, and what remains a council decision? | Working household under mortgage pressure | Infrastructure and local services | No location | | [PF029](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/2e824af6-f538-4ffb-9e32-d311b6412793.md) | I'm a sole parent with a preschool child, renting and working part time. Childcare costs and support rules affect how many hours I can take on. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on childcare availability, fees and support for parents who want to work? | Sole parent balancing preschool care and paid work | Education and childcare | No location | | [PF030](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7e40a67f-2d67-457b-acdf-80fc7bdeb4ef.md) | I'm a sole parent with a preschool child, renting and working part time. Childcare costs and support rules affect how many hours I can take on. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What would party policies mean for a sole parent combining part-time work with income support? | Sole parent balancing preschool care and paid work | Poverty and welfare | No location | | [PF031](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/8a4c7479-0ce6-40f6-8bf2-f3f81244fd79.md) | I'm a sole parent with a preschool child, renting and working part time. Childcare costs and support rules affect how many hours I can take on. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose about secure rentals and help with housing costs for families on low incomes? | Sole parent balancing preschool care and paid work | Housing | No location | | [PF032](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/d340b84a-3ed1-42a0-8338-661ca8c1f2b5.md) | I'm a sole parent with a preschool child, renting and working part time. Childcare costs and support rules affect how many hours I can take on. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which party policies could help with food, power and essentials for a sole-parent household, and who would qualify? | Sole parent balancing preschool care and paid work | Cost of living | No location | | [PF033](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/279a91f8-ea0e-42a2-901b-72c361e98141.md) | I'm a sole parent with a preschool child, renting and working part time. Childcare costs and support rules affect how many hours I can take on. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose about the cost and availability of healthcare for children and their parents? | Sole parent balancing preschool care and paid work | Healthcare | No location | | [PF034](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/e08483a1-ce6a-46d5-9f91-77b5c4d2b803.md) | I'm a sole parent with a preschool child, renting and working part time. Childcare costs and support rules affect how many hours I can take on. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. I want to work more, but childcare has to be affordable. Which parties should I look at most closely, and why? | Sole parent balancing preschool care and paid work | Education and childcare | No location | | [PF035](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/263efc2f-9e6d-483e-956b-0f8e7466a040.md) | I have a school-age child who needs additional learning support. Getting suitable help at school is my main concern, and I sometimes reduce paid work to care for them. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are the parties proposing about learning support, specialist staff and support for children with additional needs? | Parent seeking learning support at school | Education and childcare | No location | | [PF036](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/f39ba622-df32-4ee6-8ce1-d3cacf89f4b2.md) | I have a school-age child who needs additional learning support. Getting suitable help at school is my main concern, and I sometimes reduce paid work to care for them. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which parties explain how they would fund and deliver extra support in ordinary schools, rather than just promise improvements? | Parent seeking learning support at school | Education and childcare | No location | | [PF037](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/b11dccb5-0455-483c-a590-d2fe0711378a.md) | I have a school-age child who needs additional learning support. Getting suitable help at school is my main concern, and I sometimes reduce paid work to care for them. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do party policies differ on access to assessments and health services for children with additional needs? | Parent seeking learning support at school | Healthcare | No location | | [PF038](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/3d0741a0-6f4a-4368-a3d2-bfd7ae45682e.md) | I have a school-age child who needs additional learning support. Getting suitable help at school is my main concern, and I sometimes reduce paid work to care for them. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What support do parties propose for parents who cut back paid work to care for a child? | Parent seeking learning support at school | Poverty and welfare | No location | | [PF039](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/19ac17a2-43a8-495e-8d88-2948b62d91af.md) | I've recently been made redundant after years in the same industry. I have rent to pay, and I'm unsure whether to retrain or keep looking for similar work. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are parties offering people who lose their job: employment support, retraining, or measures to create new jobs? | Worker recently made redundant | Jobs and unemployment | No location | | [PF040](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/1a19d4c2-179f-42e6-b5ce-cf2aceceb19d.md) | I've recently been made redundant after years in the same industry. I have rent to pay, and I'm unsure whether to retrain or keep looking for similar work. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties differ on support for someone between jobs, including eligibility rules and obligations? | Worker recently made redundant | Poverty and welfare | No location | | [PF041](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/c64806fb-8aa3-4dd5-8719-6bcc5162d059.md) | I've recently been made redundant after years in the same industry. I have rent to pay, and I'm unsure whether to retrain or keep looking for similar work. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which party policies would help an adult retrain without taking on unaffordable costs? | Worker recently made redundant | Education and childcare | No location | | [PF042](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/f67cf6b1-19a2-4bbe-ae13-d0513eef1d3d.md) | I've recently been made redundant after years in the same industry. I have rent to pay, and I'm unsure whether to retrain or keep looking for similar work. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What evidence is there behind party claims that their economic policies will create jobs? | Worker recently made redundant | Economy | No location | | [PF043](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/e1d29349-26ca-4fa6-8215-52f9e039b116.md) | I've recently been made redundant after years in the same industry. I have rent to pay, and I'm unsure whether to retrain or keep looking for similar work. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose for people who cannot cover rent after losing their job? | Worker recently made redundant | Housing | No location | | [PF044](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/1c6d86dd-94b5-4927-91de-4a0fdc1e96f6.md) | I've recently been made redundant after years in the same industry. I have rent to pay, and I'm unsure whether to retrain or keep looking for similar work. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which party has the most convincing plan for someone in my position to get back into work, and what should I check before trusting that judgement? | Worker recently made redundant | Jobs and unemployment | No location | | [PF045](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/9848363a-8b49-4e5d-88ec-42dcd509ed02.md) | I have a long-term health condition that limits my ability to work. I rely on income support and need regular medical appointments. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How would parties change income support and work obligations for people who cannot work because of illness? | Person unable to work because of long-term illness | Poverty and welfare | No location | | [PF046](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/098b293d-250e-46a2-af25-36f1d5e7a888.md) | I have a long-term health condition that limits my ability to work. I rely on income support and need regular medical appointments. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on affordable GP care, specialist access and medicines for people with long-term conditions? | Person unable to work because of long-term illness | Healthcare | No location | | [PF047](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/391326d1-546b-4d3e-a492-f7bfb7ca44bc.md) | I have a long-term health condition that limits my ability to work. I rely on income support and need regular medical appointments. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What party policies would help people on a fixed benefit afford food, housing and power? | Person unable to work because of long-term illness | Cost of living | No location | | [PF048](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/10cc9db9-a3fd-4d0c-9dbb-4819c2338bee.md) | I have a long-term health condition that limits my ability to work. I rely on income support and need regular medical appointments. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose about supported employment and flexible work for people with health conditions? | Person unable to work because of long-term illness | Jobs and unemployment | No location | | [PF049](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/8e109cca-692b-4809-a3f5-aa7e37845a95.md) | I have a long-term health condition that limits my ability to work. I rely on income support and need regular medical appointments. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties say about disability rights and fair treatment when dealing with government services? | Person unable to work because of long-term illness | Democratic institutions and rights | No location | | [PF050](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/38051bc2-325a-4158-94e9-2213201ad2eb.md) | I run a café with a small team. Food and power costs are squeezing margins, customers are spending less, and we've experienced a break-in. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What would parties do to improve conditions for small hospitality businesses, and what evidence supports their plans? | Café owner with a small team | Economy | No location | | [PF051](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/734b2635-689e-46e6-a74b-60261f6010fd.md) | I run a café with a small team. Food and power costs are squeezing margins, customers are spending less, and we've experienced a break-in. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties differ on minimum wages, employment rules and support for hiring and training staff? | Café owner with a small team | Jobs and unemployment | No location | | [PF052](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/5d5460f4-df44-416a-95f3-e9ea9747f420.md) | I run a café with a small team. Food and power costs are squeezing margins, customers are spending less, and we've experienced a break-in. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which parties propose changes to small-business tax and compliance, and what would those mean for a café? | Café owner with a small team | Tax and public spending | No location | | [PF053](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/cf94c8a8-7cc8-4d72-926f-3633dc366991.md) | I run a café with a small team. Food and power costs are squeezing margins, customers are spending less, and we've experienced a break-in. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What would parties do about electricity costs for small businesses? | Café owner with a small team | Fuel and energy | No location | | [PF054](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/6206b275-3942-423e-a7fd-f23f4b3651e7.md) | I run a café with a small team. Food and power costs are squeezing margins, customers are spending less, and we've experienced a break-in. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose about retail and small-business crime, prevention and policing? | Café owner with a small team | Crime and justice | No location | | [PF055](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/44b3abe3-7f32-4dd4-8275-9428d384c709.md) | I run a café with a small team. Food and power costs are squeezing margins, customers are spending less, and we've experienced a break-in. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on immigration settings for hospitality workers? | Café owner with a small team | Immigration | No location | | [PF056](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/e737e0d7-07e0-4718-84bd-19bd34178090.md) | I run a café with a small team. Food and power costs are squeezing margins, customers are spending less, and we've experienced a break-in. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. If I want to keep the business viable and treat my staff fairly, which party would you recommend, and where might those priorities conflict? | Café owner with a small team | Economy | No location | | [PF057](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/91b36a04-9b98-43b4-b0af-5957145b3a9a.md) | I run a small manufacturing business that exports and employs staff. We are considering new equipment but worry about demand, freight costs and finding skilled workers. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on business investment, productivity and support for small exporters? | Small exporter planning investment | Economy | No location | | [PF058](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/c0652968-50ca-4bc4-b476-06d4a4e46c1c.md) | I run a small manufacturing business that exports and employs staff. We are considering new equipment but worry about demand, freight costs and finding skilled workers. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose about trade access, international relationships and risks to New Zealand exports? | Small exporter planning investment | Foreign affairs and defence | No location | | [PF059](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/f61c1e75-be45-4492-b364-e753cc9a3fad.md) | I run a small manufacturing business that exports and employs staff. We are considering new equipment but worry about demand, freight costs and finding skilled workers. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What plans do parties have for vocational skills, training and the availability of skilled workers? | Small exporter planning investment | Jobs and unemployment | No location | | [PF060](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/b0fd1b26-8bbe-4d5c-8ee4-ddac28bb943c.md) | I run a small manufacturing business that exports and employs staff. We are considering new equipment but worry about demand, freight costs and finding skilled workers. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How would party immigration policies affect hiring skilled staff from overseas? | Small exporter planning investment | Immigration | No location | | [PF061](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7c2059ed-af87-42b2-b21c-5544acdffcb8.md) | I run a small manufacturing business that exports and employs staff. We are considering new equipment but worry about demand, freight costs and finding skilled workers. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which parties address freight, ports and transport infrastructure in their plans for business? | Small exporter planning investment | Infrastructure and local services | No location | | [PF062](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/329da0c8-78c0-4824-b542-0c1efdf693dc.md) | I run a small manufacturing business that exports and employs staff. We are considering new equipment but worry about demand, freight costs and finding skilled workers. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties' energy and fuel policies affect businesses making and moving goods? | Small exporter planning investment | Fuel and energy | No location | | [PF063](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/de31d72a-81cb-4004-98a2-dad126841500.md) | I'm retired, own my home and rely mainly on NZ Super. Rates, insurance and power bills are rising in importance for my budget, and I need regular healthcare. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are the parties' current positions on NZ Super eligibility, payments and the retirement age? | Retired homeowner on NZ Super | Retirement and aged care | No location | | [PF064](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/1822e768-7848-431d-906e-038ca25c0c2c.md) | I'm retired, own my home and rely mainly on NZ Super. Rates, insurance and power bills are rising in importance for my budget, and I need regular healthcare. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on access to GPs, specialists and healthcare for older people? | Retired homeowner on NZ Super | Healthcare | No location | | [PF065](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/3351c96b-73f3-4145-a479-d10745067dd8.md) | I'm retired, own my home and rely mainly on NZ Super. Rates, insurance and power bills are rising in importance for my budget, and I need regular healthcare. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What would party policies do about living costs for a retired homeowner on NZ Super? | Retired homeowner on NZ Super | Cost of living | No location | | [PF066](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/394fce17-6b68-4c1d-8022-e93dae5ac401.md) | I'm retired, own my home and rely mainly on NZ Super. Rates, insurance and power bills are rising in importance for my budget, and I need regular healthcare. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What could national party policies change about local rates, and what would still be decided by councils? | Retired homeowner on NZ Super | Infrastructure and local services | No location | | [PF067](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/652376fc-9ee2-40e7-aeac-3f27a37cceaa.md) | I'm retired and still rent. NZ Super is my main income, and I am worried about rent increases or needing to move again. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are parties proposing for older renters, including secure tenancies and affordable housing? | Retiree still renting | Housing | No location | | [PF068](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/56d45099-422f-4e57-b87e-28728d721ba0.md) | I'm retired and still rent. NZ Super is my main income, and I am worried about rent increases or needing to move again. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Would party policies change NZ Super or other support for older people who do not own a home? | Retiree still renting | Retirement and aged care | No location | | [PF069](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/521a34b3-640b-4b8f-bca0-9d6463e1842f.md) | I'm retired and still rent. NZ Super is my main income, and I am worried about rent increases or needing to move again. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on housing-cost support for older people with limited income? | Retiree still renting | Poverty and welfare | No location | | [PF070](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/88b686e7-0c51-45c5-804c-2b07be54e095.md) | I'm retired and still rent. NZ Super is my main income, and I am worried about rent increases or needing to move again. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose about affordable healthcare and support to keep living independently? | Retiree still renting | Healthcare | No location | | [PF071](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/f822cf4d-5229-4cbe-ab7f-88274c5b254a.md) | I'm retired and still rent. NZ Super is my main income, and I am worried about rent increases or needing to move again. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which party policies could reduce everyday costs for someone living on NZ Super and paying rent? | Retiree still renting | Cost of living | No location | | [PF072](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/14530213-1e51-4fa1-8353-ff455a1c607b.md) | I'm retired and still rent. NZ Super is my main income, and I am worried about rent increases or needing to move again. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Who should I vote for if my main aim is to keep a secure, affordable home on NZ Super? Explain the reasons and uncertainties. | Retiree still renting | Housing | No location | | [PF073](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7913498f-6e14-471c-afee-d9a85bc6a6ae.md) | 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? | Disabled adult seeking independent living | Poverty and welfare | No location | | [PF074](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/0caf7ee9-7520-4922-99fa-c25f5064a9d8.md) | 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? | Disabled adult seeking independent living | Housing | No location | | [PF075](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/9f1c0d79-b3f4-498f-b4ff-de690fc0ae19.md) | 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? | Disabled adult seeking independent living | Infrastructure and local services | No location | | [PF076](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/ae6a180f-e421-4535-a193-7b6bea60d199.md) | 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? | Disabled adult seeking independent living | Healthcare | No location | | [PF077](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7e35cb34-9617-48cb-b2f5-8fa19de098b1.md) | 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? | Disabled adult seeking independent living | Democratic institutions and rights | No location | | [PF078](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/bec8b0b6-237b-4732-9533-092e706f3d2c.md) | I work part time and provide unpaid care for an older family member who needs help every day. Getting reliable support is difficult. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on home-based care, aged care and respite services? | Unpaid carer juggling work and care | Retirement and aged care | No location | | [PF079](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/a006cfe2-0b1d-4f00-bb9a-c564d0adbd02.md) | I work part time and provide unpaid care for an older family member who needs help every day. Getting reliable support is difficult. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What financial recognition or support do parties propose for unpaid family carers? | Unpaid carer juggling work and care | Poverty and welfare | No location | | [PF080](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/2bade0ae-9471-4d8f-af4b-2221355ddebc.md) | I work part time and provide unpaid care for an older family member who needs help every day. Getting reliable support is difficult. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose about coordinating healthcare and support for families caring for someone at home? | Unpaid carer juggling work and care | Healthcare | No location | | [PF081](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/61520967-3119-44b0-803e-6e7b453f3f8a.md) | I work part time and provide unpaid care for an older family member who needs help every day. Getting reliable support is difficult. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which parties address flexible work and leave for people with substantial caring responsibilities? | Unpaid carer juggling work and care | Jobs and unemployment | No location | | [PF082](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/78b52f52-f89f-48a7-9891-8f6e7a59f371.md) | I work part time and provide unpaid care for an older family member who needs help every day. Getting reliable support is difficult. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose about mental health and practical support for family carers? | Unpaid carer juggling work and care | Mental health and addiction | No location | | [PF083](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/c6980315-8243-4258-a842-29f9e5121f57.md) | We run a farm and live well outside a main centre. We are weighing operating costs, environmental obligations and access to local services. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on agricultural policy, farm regulation and biosecurity? | Farming household weighing costs and environmental rules | Rural and agricultural policy | No location | | [PF084](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7a677c49-b582-4bb1-a346-1496e1d6cb05.md) | We run a farm and live well outside a main centre. We are weighing operating costs, environmental obligations and access to local services. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose about freshwater and land-use rules, and how do they balance farming with environmental protection? | Farming household weighing costs and environmental rules | Environment | No location | | [PF085](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/2d3898bc-8204-429c-8647-3202b46ff255.md) | We run a farm and live well outside a main centre. We are weighing operating costs, environmental obligations and access to local services. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties differ on agricultural emissions and support for farms adapting to climate change? | Farming household weighing costs and environmental rules | Climate and disaster resilience | No location | | [PF086](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/cb8440d7-3354-4d90-9693-5467c06541fe.md) | We run a farm and live well outside a main centre. We are weighing operating costs, environmental obligations and access to local services. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are parties offering on trade access and protecting agricultural exports? | Farming household weighing costs and environmental rules | Foreign affairs and defence | No location | | [PF087](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/ec054cca-38bc-4da4-9428-44e719bbe8b3.md) | We run a farm and live well outside a main centre. We are weighing operating costs, environmental obligations and access to local services. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What would parties do about GP access, rural hospitals and health workforce shortages outside main centres? | Farming household weighing costs and environmental rules | Healthcare | No location | | [PF088](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/ada241ce-d747-496d-a2f6-a01655983ee0.md) | We run a farm and live well outside a main centre. We are weighing operating costs, environmental obligations and access to local services. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What would party fuel and energy policies mean for farms and people driving long rural distances? | Farming household weighing costs and environmental rules | Fuel and energy | No location | | [PF089](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/649fc6a3-bfab-415e-9ac4-880be122e86e.md) | We run a farm and live well outside a main centre. We are weighing operating costs, environmental obligations and access to local services. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which party would you suggest I vote for if I want a viable farm and workable environmental protections, and what compromises would I be making? | Farming household weighing costs and environmental rules | Rural and agricultural policy | No location | | [PF090](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/02b496ed-8b5f-436f-a0e1-22c6c26e20ee.md) | I work in a small town rather than farming. My family drives long distances for services, and local jobs and healthcare are limited. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which parties have specific plans for healthcare access in smaller towns and rural communities? | Rural resident outside farming | Healthcare | No location | | [PF091](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/cba9dd43-a3ce-4b54-865c-3c05e01044f1.md) | I work in a small town rather than farming. My family drives long distances for services, and local jobs and healthcare are limited. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What would parties do to create or retain jobs in small towns beyond farming? | Rural resident outside farming | Jobs and unemployment | No location | | [PF092](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/09a85bca-080a-42c6-81d7-17a9b7cffe5e.md) | I work in a small town rather than farming. My family drives long distances for services, and local jobs and healthcare are limited. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What would parties do about fuel costs for people who have few public transport alternatives? | Rural resident outside farming | Fuel and energy | No location | | [PF093](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7075a420-3cab-4967-9eba-46f32a4a2f85.md) | I work in a small town rather than farming. My family drives long distances for services, and local jobs and healthcare are limited. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on roads, broadband and local infrastructure outside major cities? | Rural resident outside farming | Infrastructure and local services | No location | | [PF094](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/b801a869-e962-4f43-b2d8-c379db518132.md) | I work in a small town rather than farming. My family drives long distances for services, and local jobs and healthcare are limited. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose about retaining schools, teachers and learning support in smaller communities? | Rural resident outside farming | Education and childcare | No location | | [PF095](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/baafb988-3900-4696-ad22-4cb573959b21.md) | I'm an eligible New Zealand voter living overseas and considering returning. I am comparing job opportunities, housing costs and New Zealand's international outlook. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are parties proposing that could improve work opportunities for people returning to New Zealand? | Eligible overseas voter considering returning | Jobs and unemployment | No location | | [PF096](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/70306fd7-7620-469d-be32-a40311a13f3e.md) | I'm an eligible New Zealand voter living overseas and considering returning. I am comparing job opportunities, housing costs and New Zealand's international outlook. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties' housing policies affect people returning to New Zealand to rent or buy? | Eligible overseas voter considering returning | Housing | No location | | [PF097](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/384fe79c-8086-4f21-a700-d5d28ca29d3c.md) | I'm an eligible New Zealand voter living overseas and considering returning. I am comparing job opportunities, housing costs and New Zealand's international outlook. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do I need to check about eligibility, enrolment and casting my vote from overseas this election? | Eligible overseas voter considering returning | Democratic institutions and rights | No location | | [PF098](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/eadd9c15-d6ef-42b2-8532-891c3f47c8c6.md) | I'm an eligible New Zealand voter living overseas and considering returning. I am comparing job opportunities, housing costs and New Zealand's international outlook. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties differ on New Zealand's international relationships, defence and regional security? | Eligible overseas voter considering returning | Foreign affairs and defence | No location | | [PF099](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/640a05c3-f6c5-4080-848d-fecf8c2caeb9.md) | I'm a Māori parent in a working household. I want to compare household costs and local services, and I also care about Te Tiriti and Māori participation in decisions. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are parties proposing that could help a working whānau with household costs? | Māori whānau balancing costs, services and Treaty questions | Cost of living | No location | | [PF100](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/8c5c1733-66f8-40a9-bf0e-61be2b4fc65f.md) | I'm a Māori parent in a working household. I want to compare household costs and local services, and I also care about Te Tiriti and Māori participation in decisions. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties differ on Te Tiriti obligations and Māori participation in public decisions? | Māori whānau balancing costs, services and Treaty questions | Te Tiriti and Māori–Crown relations | No location | | [PF101](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/032b9874-8e93-4d73-892a-8cb45bcb1f32.md) | I'm a Māori parent in a working household. I want to compare household costs and local services, and I also care about Te Tiriti and Māori participation in decisions. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are parties proposing about Māori health outcomes and access to care, and how do their approaches differ? | Māori whānau balancing costs, services and Treaty questions | Healthcare | No location | | [PF102](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7648a77e-8c2f-435c-8b98-8f6aa9499d79.md) | I'm a Māori parent in a working household. I want to compare household costs and local services, and I also care about Te Tiriti and Māori participation in decisions. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on Māori-medium education, te reo Māori and support for children at school? | Māori whānau balancing costs, services and Treaty questions | Education and childcare | No location | | [PF103](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/f35f921b-d6c9-4380-b8eb-14484d0b49ce.md) | I'm a Māori parent in a working household. I want to compare household costs and local services, and I also care about Te Tiriti and Māori participation in decisions. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do Māori and general electorates work, and does my choice of roll change the parties I can give my party vote to? | Māori whānau balancing costs, services and Treaty questions | Democratic institutions and rights | No location | | [PF104](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7c4839d3-6155-4591-a8cd-65988e8719c3.md) | I'm a Māori parent in a working household. I want to compare household costs and local services, and I also care about Te Tiriti and Māori participation in decisions. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How would you help me choose a party while weighing both household finances and Te Tiriti, without assuming my ethnicity tells you my political views? | Māori whānau balancing costs, services and Treaty questions | Te Tiriti and Māori–Crown relations | No location | | [PF105](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/e06c6b23-3db1-46ff-88bb-15888a1f4431.md) | I'm a Pacific voter in a multigenerational household with children and older relatives. Our main concerns are household costs, enough space and access to healthcare. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What would parties do about affordable housing suitable for larger households? | Pacific household with children and older relatives | Housing | No location | | [PF106](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/9ce156e4-d0f5-4345-8398-a1ea4ab394c1.md) | I'm a Pacific voter in a multigenerational household with children and older relatives. Our main concerns are household costs, enough space and access to healthcare. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which party policies could help a multigenerational household with food, power and other living costs? | Pacific household with children and older relatives | Cost of living | No location | | [PF107](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/a53110d9-9c97-4b9a-b361-30d40f338dd6.md) | I'm a Pacific voter in a multigenerational household with children and older relatives. Our main concerns are household costs, enough space and access to healthcare. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on affordable healthcare and services accessible to Pacific families? | Pacific household with children and older relatives | Healthcare | No location | | [PF108](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/eb970207-c3e6-473b-a4b8-16e4689acf5c.md) | I'm a Pacific voter in a multigenerational household with children and older relatives. Our main concerns are household costs, enough space and access to healthcare. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are parties proposing about learning support and opportunities for children from Pacific communities? | Pacific household with children and older relatives | Education and childcare | No location | | [PF109](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/4f7444ea-229a-4049-ba2c-195bfa22b768.md) | I'm a Pacific voter in a multigenerational household with children and older relatives. Our main concerns are household costs, enough space and access to healthcare. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose about supporting older relatives who live with family rather than in residential care? | Pacific household with children and older relatives | Retirement and aged care | No location | | [PF110](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/64751c57-f3c4-4623-8d1b-80bf9a74deb1.md) | I migrated to New Zealand, have recently become a citizen and am eligible to vote. I work here, use English as a second language and want to understand both my options and the system. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Can you explain my two votes and how a government is formed in plain English? | Migrant who has recently become a citizen | Democratic institutions and rights | No location | | [PF111](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/d82e632c-5a89-474b-b5af-ba244278a27e.md) | I migrated to New Zealand, have recently become a citizen and am eligible to vote. I work here, use English as a second language and want to understand both my options and the system. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on settlement support and rules affecting migrants who want family members to join them? | Migrant who has recently become a citizen | Immigration | No location | | [PF112](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/fb4a22b3-a6e1-4f90-a0b9-716cbe6b4c85.md) | I migrated to New Zealand, have recently become a citizen and am eligible to vote. I work here, use English as a second language and want to understand both my options and the system. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties say about recognising overseas qualifications and fair employment opportunities? | Migrant who has recently become a citizen | Jobs and unemployment | No location | | [PF113](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/0e0f0cb0-c609-4648-8db4-660c9b2f1e64.md) | I migrated to New Zealand, have recently become a citizen and am eligible to vote. I work here, use English as a second language and want to understand both my options and the system. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Can you explain how parties differ on racial discrimination, equal treatment and Te Tiriti without assuming I already know the debate? | Migrant who has recently become a citizen | Te Tiriti and Māori–Crown relations | No location | | [PF114](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/f31e2656-cdd4-474c-a3e8-9b929c35a654.md) | I migrated to New Zealand, have recently become a citizen and am eligible to vote. I work here, use English as a second language and want to understand both my options and the system. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are parties proposing about everyday living costs for working households? | Migrant who has recently become a citizen | Cost of living | No location | | [PF115](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/80af50f5-19b8-4f72-a9ec-7a82d8303dbe.md) | I'm an eligible voter who finds political jargon difficult and hasn't voted before. I want clear explanations without being talked down to. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Explain how voting works and why there are two votes using ordinary words. | Voter who wants plain explanations | Democratic institutions and rights | No location | | [PF116](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/977cd467-389b-4d79-86c2-10e4855b3c43.md) | I'm an eligible voter who finds political jargon difficult and hasn't voted before. I want clear explanations without being talked down to. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties want to do about food and bills? Explain the differences simply. | Voter who wants plain explanations | Cost of living | No location | | [PF117](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/8a1ba6e5-7434-4737-86d8-5ebf920aab69.md) | I'm an eligible voter who finds political jargon difficult and hasn't voted before. I want clear explanations without being talked down to. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties differ on helping people see a doctor or get hospital treatment? Keep it clear and practical. | Voter who wants plain explanations | Healthcare | No location | | [PF118](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/30c3f8df-b312-4168-9dbc-b53e8436f1b0.md) | I'm an eligible voter who finds political jargon difficult and hasn't voted before. I want clear explanations without being talked down to. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. I don't know which party to choose. How can I compare them without you guessing what I believe? | Voter who wants plain explanations | Democratic institutions and rights | No location | | [PF119](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/3dc81d43-a3b2-4bb8-97b4-535ada8f3eab.md) | We own a mortgaged home in an area affected by flooding. Insurance affordability, protection works and what happens after another flood are major concerns for us. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on flood protection, climate adaptation and helping households after disasters? | Homeowner exposed to flooding and insurance pressure | Climate and disaster resilience | No location | | [PF120](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/43ee9abc-8c1d-41d6-9f02-8f27aa14474b.md) | We own a mortgaged home in an area affected by flooding. Insurance affordability, protection works and what happens after another flood are major concerns for us. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Who would pay for flood defences under different party plans: homeowners, councils or central government? | Homeowner exposed to flooding and insurance pressure | Infrastructure and local services | No location | | [PF121](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/84a1a660-b778-496a-bd27-3ee33d920f07.md) | We own a mortgaged home in an area affected by flooding. Insurance affordability, protection works and what happens after another flood are major concerns for us. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose for homeowners whose property becomes difficult to insure or unsafe to live in? | Homeowner exposed to flooding and insurance pressure | Housing | No location | | [PF122](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/1c313728-61ee-49d6-b617-3ac7d762c1ca.md) | We own a mortgaged home in an area affected by flooding. Insurance affordability, protection works and what happens after another flood are major concerns for us. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are the trade-offs in how parties would fund climate adaptation and disaster recovery? | Homeowner exposed to flooding and insurance pressure | Tax and public spending | No location | | [PF123](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/28d9868a-3e05-48f5-a874-59f4c4df4121.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: What are the main competing party approaches to grocery prices and household bills in the 2026 New Zealand election? | No voter described | Cost of living | No location | | [PF124](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/3a7fd361-8c58-4043-a321-ad675fd38afc.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: How do parties plan to improve GP access and hospital waiting times, and what have they said about staffing and funding? | No voter described | Healthcare | No location | | [PF125](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/1e5c4032-862a-4398-b7e2-941a9725f370.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: How do parties differ on economic growth and living standards, and what evidence would help assess their claims? | No voter described | Economy | No location | | [PF126](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/d8b81632-4b64-4f32-b0e4-21d5182996ed.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: What are parties offering on job creation, wages, retraining and employment rights? | No voter described | Jobs and unemployment | No location | | [PF127](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/e2d27fac-2034-4dc5-8c19-c164b3d3ba02.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: How do parties' housing plans differ for renters, first-home buyers and existing homeowners? | No voter described | Housing | No location | | [PF128](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/0ef46540-6747-48c0-8070-f5c0028302e0.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: How do parties differ on benefits, work obligations and reducing poverty? | No voter described | Poverty and welfare | No location | | [PF129](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/323cfafa-4179-49de-b485-9ba55e20e03e.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: What would the parties change about electricity prices, fuel costs and the security of energy supply? | No voter described | Fuel and energy | No location | | [PF130](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7e9bc4b8-d3ef-4d00-b993-31bc3595ecf7.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: Compare parties' plans for crime prevention, policing, sentencing and rehabilitation. | No voter described | Crime and justice | No location | | [PF131](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/e7731cf3-4005-4a68-99e5-2380ab21e57c.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: How do parties compare on emissions reduction, climate adaptation and the cost of disaster protection? | No voter described | Climate and disaster resilience | No location | | [PF132](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/afd46bea-cafe-4a86-822c-c28d98a1a5ff.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: What do parties propose for childcare, schools, learning support and tertiary education? | No voter described | Education and childcare | No location | | [PF133](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/acf9317f-b053-428e-8c04-8aa68144ba52.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: Who would pay more or less under the parties' tax plans, and how would those plans fund public services? | No voter described | Tax and public spending | No location | | [PF134](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/11f87c36-8df9-4401-9b97-107a7bf46824.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: What do parties propose about transport, water and infrastructure funding, and which decisions belong to councils? | No voter described | Infrastructure and local services | No location | | [PF135](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/cf0650f9-b643-4e1d-9c5a-f14fd006e3dd.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: How do parties differ on Te Tiriti, Māori-Crown relations and racial discrimination? | No voter described | Te Tiriti and Māori–Crown relations | No location | | [PF136](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/8b6a1eda-9e0e-4e00-bc99-e34e4999aa5e.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: What are parties' current positions on migration levels, skilled workers and settlement services? | No voter described | Immigration | No location | | [PF137](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/6c366325-68a2-4ddd-819f-ff778659a3fe.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: How do parties differ on farming, biosecurity and access to services in rural New Zealand? | No voter described | Rural and agricultural policy | No location | | [PF138](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/45bb6946-af74-4c9c-a883-7ddfba9afc37.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: What do parties propose about freshwater, pollution, biodiversity and resource management? | No voter described | Environment | No location | | [PF139](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/fcb9cc48-4aa6-4b04-9a3d-51c60b5cf7cb.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: How do parties plan to improve mental health and addiction services, and what would change for people seeking help? | No voter described | Mental health and addiction | No location | | [PF140](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/6069f498-eb90-4c8e-b644-41651388badd.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: Compare parties' positions on foreign relationships, defence, trade and regional security. | No voter described | Foreign affairs and defence | No location | | [PF141](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/b90c6357-a3d2-4a19-80e2-d6cc94d5da7b.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: How do parties differ on government accountability, democratic rights and responses to political misinformation? | No voter described | Democratic institutions and rights | No location | | [PF142](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/59e70e1e-2d99-444a-affc-d4bb386bb127.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: I am undecided and do not know where to start. Which party should I vote for in the 2026 New Zealand election? | No voter described | Democratic institutions and rights | No location | | [PF143](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/74b9aee5-5734-46f4-93b0-d78d806a0d66.md) | For the 2026 New Zealand general election: What are the parties' current positions on NZ Super, retirement income and aged care? | No voter described | Retirement and aged care | No location | | [PF144](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7e004c61-c4d7-4745-9870-daa59d8c3ba1.md) | I rent in Henderson, West Auckland, work in central Auckland and want to buy a home eventually. Rent and the time and cost of commuting are my main concerns. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do the parties compare on the cost and reliability of buses and trains for someone commuting from Henderson to central Auckland? | Auckland — renter commuting from West Auckland | Infrastructure and local services | Auckland | | [PF145](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/a812dca6-60b3-427c-a12a-63cdd348946a.md) | I rent in Henderson, West Auckland, work in central Auckland and want to buy a home eventually. Rent and the time and cost of commuting are my main concerns. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which parties have plans to make renting or buying near reliable public transport in Auckland more affordable, and what would still depend on Auckland Council? | Auckland — renter commuting from West Auckland | Housing | Auckland | | [PF146](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/8559dc88-4e4f-4a69-8bde-d8426a916d1a.md) | I rent in Henderson, West Auckland, work in central Auckland and want to buy a home eventually. Rent and the time and cost of commuting are my main concerns. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What is the current status of the City Rail Link, and what are parties promising beyond what is already committed? What would each change for West Auckland commuters? | Auckland — renter commuting from West Auckland | Infrastructure and local services | Auckland | | [PF147](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/9158660c-d245-43f9-9815-e7b64282162e.md) | I rent in Henderson, West Auckland, work in central Auckland and want to buy a home eventually. Rent and the time and cost of commuting are my main concerns. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Who would pay for the parties' Auckland transport proposals: taxpayers, ratepayers or passengers, and what are the trade-offs? | Auckland — renter commuting from West Auckland | Tax and public spending | Auckland | | [PF148](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/7d66cb21-dea8-4ec4-bbff-bea7234cb0eb.md) | I run a small business near Whangārei and move goods to Auckland using State Highway 1. Disruptions to that route affect deliveries and cash flow. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What would the parties do to make the road connection between Whangārei and Auckland more reliable, and how do their plans differ? | Northland — small business moving goods along SH1 | Infrastructure and local services | Whangārei | | [PF149](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/72760236-5817-4c75-ab06-c50ddc315e55.md) | I run a small business near Whangārei and move goods to Auckland using State Highway 1. Disruptions to that route affect deliveries and cash flow. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What is actually approved and funded for the Northland Corridor and the alternative to the Brynderwyn Hills, compared with what is still planned or promised for the future? | Northland — small business moving goods along SH1 | Infrastructure and local services | Whangārei | | [PF150](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/1799a952-73de-44f6-9d86-46a8ccbd0b92.md) | I run a small business near Whangārei and move goods to Auckland using State Highway 1. Disruptions to that route affect deliveries and cash flow. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on funding these Northland roads, including tolls or other charges, and what might that mean for a small business moving goods? | Northland — small business moving goods along SH1 | Economy | Whangārei | | [PF151](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/f57eab60-8acd-497c-875d-9147f7eb4386.md) | We rent in Pāpāmoa, have school-age children and commute across Tauranga for work. We want a secure home and less time lost travelling. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are parties proposing for transport around Tauranga and Pāpāmoa, and which proposals could realistically improve our daily commute? | Tauranga / western Bay of Plenty — family balancing housing and commuting | Infrastructure and local services | Tauranga | | [PF152](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/a6578ef4-c88d-4b0f-ad69-cadca4fdf77f.md) | We rent in Pāpāmoa, have school-age children and commute across Tauranga for work. We want a secure home and less time lost travelling. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How would party policies affect affordable housing in Tauranga and western Bay of Plenty, including the roads and water infrastructure needed for new homes? | Tauranga / western Bay of Plenty — family balancing housing and commuting | Housing | Tauranga | | [PF153](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/dd807914-e42c-4fb6-9b25-a22bf2705ca0.md) | We rent in Pāpāmoa, have school-age children and commute across Tauranga for work. We want a secure home and less time lost travelling. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. For new housing and transport infrastructure around Tauranga, what would national government fund and what would be left to councils and ratepayers? | Tauranga / western Bay of Plenty — family balancing housing and commuting | Tax and public spending | Tauranga | | [PF154](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/5006aeff-8b4b-47b5-bc99-35be472d0190.md) | We own a home on the Heretaunga Plains in Hawke's Bay and have school-age children. Flood risk, insurance and the cost of protecting our home are major concerns for us. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on long-term flood protection and recovery support for Hawke's Bay, and what would their plans mean for households on the Heretaunga Plains? | Hawke’s Bay — homeowner concerned about flooding | Climate and disaster resilience | Hastings | | [PF155](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/c8bd20cc-0524-4152-b20f-1b6d66939b4b.md) | We own a home on the Heretaunga Plains in Hawke's Bay and have school-age children. Flood risk, insurance and the cost of protecting our home are major concerns for us. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which Hawke's Bay flood-protection works are already funded or underway, and which are still future options or election promises? Who is responsible for delivering each? | Hawke’s Bay — homeowner concerned about flooding | Infrastructure and local services | Hastings | | [PF156](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/13d95e20-8126-4eae-b924-11588c1cc0f7.md) | We own a home on the Heretaunga Plains in Hawke's Bay and have school-age children. Flood risk, insurance and the cost of protecting our home are major concerns for us. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose for homeowners in flood-prone places who face insurance problems or may need to relocate, and do any proposals specifically address Hawke's Bay? | Hawke’s Bay — homeowner concerned about flooding | Housing | Hastings | | [PF157](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/ba8bbe4a-4c4c-49f7-b143-40a6bd7c0195.md) | We own a home on the Heretaunga Plains in Hawke's Bay and have school-age children. Flood risk, insurance and the cost of protecting our home are major concerns for us. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How would parties share the cost of flood protection between central government, councils and affected homeowners, and what are the trade-offs for our family? | Hawke’s Bay — homeowner concerned about flooding | Tax and public spending | Hastings | | [PF158](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/b0c070e8-88fd-4168-91f7-ee5c4904b6dc.md) | I work for an engineering firm in New Plymouth that serves the energy sector. I have a mortgage and worry about whether there will be steady local work over the next few years. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What practical plans do parties have to sustain engineering and energy-sector jobs in Taranaki, and how much of each plan is funded rather than an aspiration? | Taranaki — engineering worker weighing the energy transition | Jobs and unemployment | New Plymouth | | [PF159](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/ac928349-e28b-413f-b7ea-25c0221163ef.md) | I work for an engineering firm in New Plymouth that serves the energy sector. I have a mortgage and worry about whether there will be steady local work over the next few years. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties differ on gas, renewable energy and industrial investment in Taranaki, and what evidence is there about the implications for local workers? | Taranaki — engineering worker weighing the energy transition | Fuel and energy | New Plymouth | | [PF160](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/8b2421bf-af0a-48c6-ab5d-fa44a29e9aca.md) | I work for an engineering firm in New Plymouth that serves the energy sector. I have a mortgage and worry about whether there will be steady local work over the next few years. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. If work in Taranaki's energy sector changes, what would parties offer experienced workers who need to retrain or use their skills in a different industry? | Taranaki — engineering worker weighing the energy transition | Education and childcare | New Plymouth | | [PF161](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/16873f37-2a63-4543-b6f1-84e8183aa969.md) | I own a home in Lower Hutt and am concerned about water bills, pipe repairs and the reliability of local water services. I want to understand which election promises could actually change these things. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What can the national parties actually change about water services in Lower Hutt, and what is now the responsibility of Tiaki Wai or local councils? | Wellington metropolitan area — homeowner worried about water costs | Infrastructure and local services | Wellington | | [PF162](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/d0cba52e-98af-4fff-810f-15203abb6b94.md) | I own a home in Lower Hutt and am concerned about water bills, pipe repairs and the reliability of local water services. I want to understand which election promises could actually change these things. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties compare on the cost of Wellington-region water services for households, and would their proposals reduce bills, shift costs or delay spending? | Wellington metropolitan area — homeowner worried about water costs | Cost of living | Wellington | | [PF163](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/68d813e4-ba2c-4ff0-839d-496f10c0688b.md) | I own a home in Lower Hutt and am concerned about water bills, pipe repairs and the reliability of local water services. I want to understand which election promises could actually change these things. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose about paying for Wellington-region water infrastructure, and how would they balance affordable charges with repairing the network? | Wellington metropolitan area — homeowner worried about water costs | Tax and public spending | Wellington | | [PF164](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/8723d59f-c5af-4341-ad7d-d0e949c2f4ca.md) | I farm in mid-Canterbury and use irrigation. Reliable access to water, farm costs and protecting freshwater all matter to whether the farm is viable for the next generation. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties differ on irrigation, water access and farming rules that would affect a farm in mid-Canterbury? | Canterbury — farmer using irrigation | Rural and agricultural policy | Ashburton | | [PF165](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/4e304229-865b-4716-902b-50cdf69b61ac.md) | I farm in mid-Canterbury and use irrigation. Reliable access to water, farm costs and protecting freshwater all matter to whether the farm is viable for the next generation. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What are the parties' approaches to nutrient runoff, freshwater quality and farm environment plans in Canterbury, and what evidence supports the trade-offs they claim? | Canterbury — farmer using irrigation | Environment | Ashburton | | [PF166](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/175a0016-1d81-4f9d-9e32-c3933cb31ae6.md) | I farm in mid-Canterbury and use irrigation. Reliable access to water, farm costs and protecting freshwater all matter to whether the farm is viable for the next generation. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which Canterbury farming and water rules can a national government change, and which decisions still sit with Environment Canterbury or depend on individual consents? | Canterbury — farmer using irrigation | Democratic institutions and rights | Ashburton | | [PF167](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/1d93d228-85e3-47c2-8391-1fc8e7fef3a8.md) | I live in Dunedin, have a long-term health condition and rely on specialist appointments. I want to know what the new hospital will actually deliver for patients in Otago and Southland. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What is actually open and treating patients at the new Dunedin Hospital now, what is still being built or moved, and what are the expected dates for the different stages? | Dunedin / Otago and Southland — patient needing regional specialist care | Healthcare | Dunedin | | [PF168](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/95e54181-2ae0-4794-a55b-756aa1544a02.md) | I live in Dunedin, have a long-term health condition and rely on specialist appointments. I want to know what the new hospital will actually deliver for patients in Otago and Southland. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How do parties differ on the remaining Dunedin Hospital build, its services and staffing, and which commitments go beyond the current funded programme? | Dunedin / Otago and Southland — patient needing regional specialist care | Healthcare | Dunedin | | [PF169](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/495f987a-6e86-4b26-a4ec-20657ba2bf36.md) | I live in Dunedin, have a long-term health condition and rely on specialist appointments. I want to know what the new hospital will actually deliver for patients in Otago and Southland. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What do parties propose to improve specialist waiting times for patients in Otago and Southland while the Dunedin Hospital project is being completed? | Dunedin / Otago and Southland — patient needing regional specialist care | Healthcare | Dunedin | | [PF170](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/170ec231-f70d-4883-9f80-eb48759fc438.md) | I live in Dunedin, have a long-term health condition and rely on specialist appointments. I want to know what the new hospital will actually deliver for patients in Otago and Southland. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. What support do parties propose for people elsewhere in Otago and Southland who have to travel to Dunedin for specialist treatment? | Dunedin / Otago and Southland — patient needing regional specialist care | Cost of living | Dunedin | | [PF171](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/c54394f1-f391-4ed5-8362-00ccf8e4054d.md) | I work in hospitality in Queenstown and rent a room. Finding a stable place to live near work is difficult for me, and I worry about losing my room during busy visitor periods. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Which parties have credible plans for affordable long-term rentals and worker housing in Queenstown Lakes, and how would those plans help someone renting a room? | Queenstown Lakes — hospitality worker in an insecure rental | Housing | Queenstown | | [PF172](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/c7d8667c-624c-4184-8970-2f7dd1dd4c13.md) | I work in hospitality in Queenstown and rent a room. Finding a stable place to live near work is difficult for me, and I worry about losing my room during busy visitor periods. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Do the parties differ on holiday rentals and housing available for permanent residents in Queenstown Lakes, and what could government change compared with the district council? | Queenstown Lakes — hospitality worker in an insecure rental | Housing | Queenstown | | [PF173](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/b3936109-2932-4798-bed8-6d08fec8bc95.md) | I work in hospitality in Queenstown and rent a room. Finding a stable place to live near work is difficult for me, and I worry about losing my room during busy visitor periods. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. How would parties fund the infrastructure used by visitors in Queenstown Lakes, and what might their proposals mean for residents' rates, charges or rent? | Queenstown Lakes — hospitality worker in an insecure rental | Infrastructure and local services | Queenstown | | [PF174](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4/questions/8e0bebc8-dfd8-4f35-a3f4-a780a4756992.md) | I work in hospitality in Queenstown and rent a room. Finding a stable place to live near work is difficult for me, and I worry about losing my room during busy visitor periods. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. If stable housing in Queenstown is my main priority, how should I compare party policies with what candidates for my electorate are promising? Please explain how to check the current electorate and candidates rather than assume them. | Queenstown Lakes — hospitality worker in an insecure rental | Democratic institutions and rights | Queenstown | ## Evidence reviewed by hand 13 checks: [Statements checked against primary sources](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4#checks) 31 answers: [Voting-guidance answers reviewed in full](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4#guidance) 32 voters: [Earlier and refreshed interpretations for each situation](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4#situations) ## What this can and cannot tell you Four sets of answers, from made-up voters, on four 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. Four editions show what changed; they do not show why. 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