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Which parties have practical plans for apprenticeships, entry-level jobs and wages?

I'm 18, starting an apprenticeship and living with my parents. I want to become financially independent but don't understand how voting works.

What are parties proposing that could help a young worker afford everyday expenses without just shifting the cost elsewhere?

I'm 18, starting an apprenticeship and living with my parents. I want to become financially independent but don't understand how voting works.

If I want to move out in the next couple of years, how do the parties differ on affordable rentals and first-home access?

I'm 18, starting an apprenticeship and living with my parents. I want to become financially independent but don't understand how voting works.

How do my two votes work, and what does voting for a smaller party actually mean?

I'm 18, starting an apprenticeship and living with my parents. I want to become financially independent but don't understand how voting works.

Do the parties differ on the cost and availability of vocational training?

I'm 18, starting an apprenticeship and living with my parents. I want to become financially independent but don't understand how voting works.

How do parties compare on student allowances, living-cost support and student loans?

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.

Which parties are offering meaningful changes for renters, and how would their plans affect rent costs, healthy homes and tenancy security?

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.

What would parties do about food and transport costs for someone studying on a tight budget?

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.

What are parties proposing about graduate jobs and the rights of people doing part-time work?

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.

What differences are there in parties' plans for affordable mental health support for students?

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.

What would the parties change about rental affordability, tenancy protections and the supply of rental homes?

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.

Which parties would change rules around guaranteed hours, casual work and sick leave, and what are the trade-offs?

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.

What would parties do for households whose wages are not keeping up with groceries and bills?

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.

How do parties plan to bring down electricity costs, and is there evidence their proposals would work?

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.

How would the parties' tax plans affect take-home pay for workers on modest incomes?

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.

What are parties proposing about GP costs and access for working people who struggle to afford an appointment?

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.

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?

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.

How do the parties' housing plans differ for first-home buyers rather than existing property owners?

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.

What do parties propose about investors, land use and building more homes, and how might those choices affect first-home prices?

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.

Which parties propose changes to taxes on property or capital gains, and what could those changes mean for people trying to buy?

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.

What policies might leave a renting couple with more money to save, and what trade-offs would they involve?

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.

How do parties plan to fund the transport and water infrastructure needed for new housing?

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.

What are the parties proposing about household costs, and which proposals would actually apply to a working family like ours?

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.

How would party tax and family-support plans change the finances of a two-income family?

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.

How much control can a government really have over mortgage rates, and what are the parties promising about economic stability?

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.

Which parties have credible plans for electricity prices and supply?

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.

How do parties differ on school funding, learning support and costs that families pay themselves?

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.

What would national party policies change about local rates and water costs, and what remains a council decision?

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.

How do parties compare on childcare availability, fees and support for parents who want to work?

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.

What would party policies mean for a sole parent combining part-time work with income support?

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.

What do parties propose about secure rentals and help with housing costs for families on low incomes?

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.

Which party policies could help with food, power and essentials for a sole-parent household, and who would qualify?

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.

What do parties propose about the cost and availability of healthcare for children and their parents?

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 want to work more, but childcare has to be affordable. Which parties should I look at most closely, and why?

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.

What are the parties proposing about learning support, specialist staff and support for children with additional needs?

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.

Which parties explain how they would fund and deliver extra support in ordinary schools, rather than just promise improvements?

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.

How do party policies differ on access to assessments and health services for children with additional needs?

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.

What support do parties propose for parents who cut back paid work to care for a child?

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.

What are parties offering people who lose their job: employment support, retraining, or measures to create new jobs?

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.

How do parties differ on support for someone between jobs, including eligibility rules and obligations?

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.

Which party policies would help an adult retrain without taking on unaffordable costs?

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.

What evidence is there behind party claims that their economic policies will create jobs?

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.

What do parties propose for people who cannot cover rent after losing their job?

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.

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?

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.

How would parties change income support and work obligations for people who cannot work because of illness?

I have a long-term health condition that limits my ability to work. I rely on income support and need regular medical appointments.

How do parties compare on affordable GP care, specialist access and medicines for people with long-term conditions?

I have a long-term health condition that limits my ability to work. I rely on income support and need regular medical appointments.

What party policies would help people on a fixed benefit afford food, housing and power?

I have a long-term health condition that limits my ability to work. I rely on income support and need regular medical appointments.

What do parties propose about supported employment and flexible work for people with health conditions?

I have a long-term health condition that limits my ability to work. I rely on income support and need regular medical appointments.

What do parties say about disability rights and fair treatment when dealing with government services?

I have a long-term health condition that limits my ability to work. I rely on income support and need regular medical appointments.

What would parties do to improve conditions for small hospitality businesses, and what evidence supports their plans?

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.

How do parties differ on minimum wages, employment rules and support for hiring and training staff?

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.

Which parties propose changes to small-business tax and compliance, and what would those mean for a café?

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.

What would parties do about electricity costs for small businesses?

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.

What do parties propose about retail and small-business crime, prevention and policing?

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.

How do parties compare on immigration settings for hospitality workers?

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.

If I want to keep the business viable and treat my staff fairly, which party would you recommend, and where might those priorities conflict?

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.

How do parties compare on business investment, productivity and support for small exporters?

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.

What do parties propose about trade access, international relationships and risks to New Zealand exports?

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.

What plans do parties have for vocational skills, training and the availability of skilled workers?

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.

How would party immigration policies affect hiring skilled staff from overseas?

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.

Which parties address freight, ports and transport infrastructure in their plans for business?

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.

How do parties' energy and fuel policies affect businesses making and moving goods?

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.

What are the parties' current positions on NZ Super eligibility, payments and the retirement age?

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.

How do parties compare on access to GPs, specialists and healthcare for older people?

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.

What would party policies do about living costs for a retired homeowner on NZ Super?

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.

What could national party policies change about local rates, and what would still be decided by councils?

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.

What are parties proposing for older renters, including secure tenancies and affordable housing?

I'm retired and still rent. NZ Super is my main income, and I am worried about rent increases or needing to move again.

Would party policies change NZ Super or other support for older people who do not own a home?

I'm retired and still rent. NZ Super is my main income, and I am worried about rent increases or needing to move again.

How do parties compare on housing-cost support for older people with limited income?

I'm retired and still rent. NZ Super is my main income, and I am worried about rent increases or needing to move again.

What do parties propose about affordable healthcare and support to keep living independently?

I'm retired and still rent. NZ Super is my main income, and I am worried about rent increases or needing to move again.

Which party policies could reduce everyday costs for someone living on NZ Super and paying rent?

I'm retired and still rent. NZ Super is my main income, and I am worried about rent increases or needing to move again.

Who should I vote for if my main aim is to keep a secure, affordable home on NZ Super? Explain the reasons and uncertainties.

I'm retired and still rent. NZ Super is my main income, and I am worried about rent increases or needing to move again.

How do parties compare on disability support funding, eligibility and individual choice?

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

What are parties proposing about accessible, affordable housing for disabled people?

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

Which parties address accessible public transport and mobility access, and what would they change?

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

How do party policies differ on access to healthcare and disability-related services?

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

How can I check accessible voting options and whether party policies address disabled people's rights?

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

How do parties compare on home-based care, aged care and respite services?

I work part time and provide unpaid care for an older family member who needs help every day. Getting reliable support is difficult.

What financial recognition or support do parties propose for unpaid family carers?

I work part time and provide unpaid care for an older family member who needs help every day. Getting reliable support is difficult.

What do parties propose about coordinating healthcare and support for families caring for someone at home?

I work part time and provide unpaid care for an older family member who needs help every day. Getting reliable support is difficult.

Which parties address flexible work and leave for people with substantial caring responsibilities?

I work part time and provide unpaid care for an older family member who needs help every day. Getting reliable support is difficult.

What do parties propose about mental health and practical support for family carers?

I work part time and provide unpaid care for an older family member who needs help every day. Getting reliable support is difficult.

How do parties compare on agricultural policy, farm regulation and biosecurity?

We run a farm and live well outside a main centre. We are weighing operating costs, environmental obligations and access to local services.

What do parties propose about freshwater and land-use rules, and how do they balance farming with environmental protection?

We run a farm and live well outside a main centre. We are weighing operating costs, environmental obligations and access to local services.

How do parties differ on agricultural emissions and support for farms adapting to climate change?

We run a farm and live well outside a main centre. We are weighing operating costs, environmental obligations and access to local services.

What are parties offering on trade access and protecting agricultural exports?

We run a farm and live well outside a main centre. We are weighing operating costs, environmental obligations and access to local services.

What would parties do about GP access, rural hospitals and health workforce shortages outside main centres?

We run a farm and live well outside a main centre. We are weighing operating costs, environmental obligations and access to local services.

What would party fuel and energy policies mean for farms and people driving long rural distances?

We run a farm and live well outside a main centre. We are weighing operating costs, environmental obligations and access to local services.

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?

We run a farm and live well outside a main centre. We are weighing operating costs, environmental obligations and access to local services.

Which parties have specific plans for healthcare access in smaller towns and rural communities?

I work in a small town rather than farming. My family drives long distances for services, and local jobs and healthcare are limited.

What would parties do to create or retain jobs in small towns beyond farming?

I work in a small town rather than farming. My family drives long distances for services, and local jobs and healthcare are limited.

What would parties do about fuel costs for people who have few public transport alternatives?

I work in a small town rather than farming. My family drives long distances for services, and local jobs and healthcare are limited.

How do parties compare on roads, broadband and local infrastructure outside major cities?

I work in a small town rather than farming. My family drives long distances for services, and local jobs and healthcare are limited.

What do parties propose about retaining schools, teachers and learning support in smaller communities?

I work in a small town rather than farming. My family drives long distances for services, and local jobs and healthcare are limited.

What are parties proposing that could improve work opportunities for people returning to New Zealand?

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.

How do parties' housing policies affect people returning to New Zealand to rent or buy?

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.

What do I need to check about eligibility, enrolment and casting my vote from overseas this election?

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.

How do parties differ on New Zealand's international relationships, defence and regional security?

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.

What are parties proposing that could help a working whānau with household costs?

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.

How do parties differ on Te Tiriti obligations and Māori participation in public decisions?

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.

What are parties proposing about Māori health outcomes and access to care, and how do their approaches differ?

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.

How do parties compare on Māori-medium education, te reo Māori and support for children at school?

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.

How do Māori and general electorates work, and does my choice of roll change the parties I can give my party vote to?

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.

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?

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.

What would parties do about affordable housing suitable for larger households?

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.

Which party policies could help a multigenerational household with food, power and other living costs?

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.

How do parties compare on affordable healthcare and services accessible to Pacific families?

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.

What are parties proposing about learning support and opportunities for children from Pacific communities?

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.

What do parties propose about supporting older relatives who live with family rather than in residential care?

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.

Can you explain my two votes and how a government is formed in plain English?

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.

How do parties compare on settlement support and rules affecting migrants who want family members to join them?

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.

What do parties say about recognising overseas qualifications and fair employment opportunities?

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.

Can you explain how parties differ on racial discrimination, equal treatment and Te Tiriti without assuming I already know the debate?

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.

What are parties proposing about everyday living costs for working households?

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.

Explain how voting works and why there are two votes using ordinary words.

I'm an eligible voter who finds political jargon difficult and hasn't voted before. I want clear explanations without being talked down to.

What do parties want to do about food and bills? Explain the differences simply.

I'm an eligible voter who finds political jargon difficult and hasn't voted before. I want clear explanations without being talked down to.

How do parties differ on helping people see a doctor or get hospital treatment? Keep it clear and practical.

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 don't know which party to choose. How can I compare them without you guessing what I believe?

I'm an eligible voter who finds political jargon difficult and hasn't voted before. I want clear explanations without being talked down to.

How do parties compare on flood protection, climate adaptation and helping households after disasters?

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.

Who would pay for flood defences under different party plans: homeowners, councils or central government?

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.

What do parties propose for homeowners whose property becomes difficult to insure or unsafe to live in?

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.

What are the trade-offs in how parties would fund climate adaptation and disaster recovery?

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.

What are the main competing party approaches to grocery prices and household bills in the 2026 New Zealand election?

How do parties plan to improve GP access and hospital waiting times, and what have they said about staffing and funding?

How do parties differ on economic growth and living standards, and what evidence would help assess their claims?

What are parties offering on job creation, wages, retraining and employment rights?

How do parties' housing plans differ for renters, first-home buyers and existing homeowners?

How do parties differ on benefits, work obligations and reducing poverty?

What would the parties change about electricity prices, fuel costs and the security of energy supply?

Compare parties' plans for crime prevention, policing, sentencing and rehabilitation.

How do parties compare on emissions reduction, climate adaptation and the cost of disaster protection?

What do parties propose for childcare, schools, learning support and tertiary education?

Who would pay more or less under the parties' tax plans, and how would those plans fund public services?

What do parties propose about transport, water and infrastructure funding, and which decisions belong to councils?

How do parties differ on Te Tiriti, Māori-Crown relations and racial discrimination?

What are parties' current positions on migration levels, skilled workers and settlement services?

How do parties differ on farming, biosecurity and access to services in rural New Zealand?

What do parties propose about freshwater, pollution, biodiversity and resource management?

How do parties plan to improve mental health and addiction services, and what would change for people seeking help?

Compare parties' positions on foreign relationships, defence, trade and regional security.

How do parties differ on government accountability, democratic rights and responses to political misinformation?

I am undecided and do not know where to start. Which party should I vote for in the 2026 New Zealand election?

What are the parties' current positions on NZ Super, retirement income and aged care?

How do the parties compare on the cost and reliability of buses and trains for someone commuting from Henderson to central Auckland?

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.

Also asked from Auckland

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?

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.

Also asked from Auckland

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?

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.

Also asked from Auckland

Who would pay for the parties' Auckland transport proposals: taxpayers, ratepayers or passengers, and what are the trade-offs?

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.

Also asked from Auckland

What would the parties do to make the road connection between Whangārei and Auckland more reliable, and how do their plans differ?

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.

Also asked from Whangārei

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?

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.

Also asked from Whangārei

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?

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.

Also asked from Whangārei

What are parties proposing for transport around Tauranga and Pāpāmoa, and which proposals could realistically improve our daily commute?

We rent in Pāpāmoa, have school-age children and commute across Tauranga for work. We want a secure home and less time lost travelling.

Also asked from Tauranga

How would party policies affect affordable housing in Tauranga and western Bay of Plenty, including the roads and water infrastructure needed for new homes?

We rent in Pāpāmoa, have school-age children and commute across Tauranga for work. We want a secure home and less time lost travelling.

Also asked from Tauranga

For new housing and transport infrastructure around Tauranga, what would national government fund and what would be left to councils and ratepayers?

We rent in Pāpāmoa, have school-age children and commute across Tauranga for work. We want a secure home and less time lost travelling.

Also asked from Tauranga

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?

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.

Also asked from Hastings

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?

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.

Also asked from Hastings

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?

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.

Also asked from Hastings

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?

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.

Also asked from Hastings

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?

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.

Also asked from New Plymouth

How do parties differ on gas, renewable energy and industrial investment in Taranaki, and what evidence is there about the implications for local workers?

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.

Also asked from New Plymouth

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?

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.

Also asked from New Plymouth

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?

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.

Also asked from Wellington

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?

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.

Also asked from Wellington

What do parties propose about paying for Wellington-region water infrastructure, and how would they balance affordable charges with repairing the network?

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.

Also asked from Wellington

How do parties differ on irrigation, water access and farming rules that would affect a farm in mid-Canterbury?

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.

Also asked from Ashburton

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?

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.

Also asked from Ashburton

Which Canterbury farming and water rules can a national government change, and which decisions still sit with Environment Canterbury or depend on individual consents?

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.

Also asked from Ashburton

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?

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.

Also asked from Dunedin

How do parties differ on the remaining Dunedin Hospital build, its services and staffing, and which commitments go beyond the current funded programme?

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.

Also asked from Dunedin

What do parties propose to improve specialist waiting times for patients in Otago and Southland while the Dunedin Hospital project is being completed?

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.

Also asked from Dunedin

What support do parties propose for people elsewhere in Otago and Southland who have to travel to Dunedin for specialist treatment?

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.

Also asked from Dunedin

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?

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.

Also asked from Queenstown

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?

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.

Also asked from Queenstown

How would parties fund the infrastructure used by visitors in Queenstown Lakes, and what might their proposals mean for residents' rates, charges or rent?

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.

Also asked from Queenstown

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.

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.

Also asked from Queenstown