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That's the series. OPP and ACT split hardest on tax fairness and crime, but agree more than you'd expect on national pride and healthcare. ACT's sample is small, so read direction, not exact numbers. See where you land: kiwivalues.nz 12/12 #nzpol

Overview chart titled OPP and ACT mean answers on every question tested, closest agreement at the top, widest gap at the bottom. A teal dot marks the OPP average, a yellow dot marks the ACT average, on a strongly disagree to strongly agree scale. n = 195 OPP, 43 ACT.

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Is religion very important to you personally? Both lean toward disagreeing. OPP voters average -0.60. ACT voters average -0.4, a milder lean with a wider spread of answers. kiwivalues.nz/research/opp-and-act 11/12 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Religion is very important to me. OPP average -0.6, middle half -0.9 to -0.4, n = 195. ACT average -0.4, middle half -0.9 to +0.1, n = 43. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

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Should public healthcare prioritise funding preventive care over cure? OPP voters agree strongly at +0.73. ACT voters agree too, a bit more mildly, averaging +0.5. kiwivalues.nz/research/opp-and-act 10/12 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Our public healthcare system should prioritize funding for preventive care to reduce long-term costs. OPP average +0.7, middle half +0.5 to +0.9, n = 128. ACT average +0.5, middle half +0.3 to +0.8, n = 37. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

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Will you always support your country, right or wrong? Both disagree. OPP voters average -0.54. ACT voters average -0.4. Pride in the country doesn't mean backing it no matter what. kiwivalues.nz/research/opp-and-act 9/12 #nzpol

Chart for the statement I will always support my country, regardless of whether it is right or wrong. OPP average -0.5, middle half -0.8 to -0.3, n = 195. ACT average -0.4, middle half -0.8 to +0.0, n = 43. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 10/10/2026

Proud to be a New Zealander: OPP voters agree at +0.56. ACT voters agree too, averaging +0.4, despite sitting on opposite sides of the compass on almost everything else. kiwivalues.nz/research/opp-and-act 8/12 #nzpol

Chart for the statement I am proud to be a New Zealander. OPP average +0.6, middle half +0.3 to +0.8, n = 195. ACT average +0.4, middle half +0.0 to +0.9, n = 43. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

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Asked whether the country isn't doing enough about climate change, OPP voters agree at +0.68. ACT voters disagree, averaging -0.6. The widest gap we found in this pairing. kiwivalues.nz/research/opp-and-act 7/12 #nzpol

Chart for the statement We aren't doing enough about climate change. OPP average +0.7, ACT average -0.6. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 195 OPP, 43 ACT.

kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 10/10/2026

A universal basic income: OPP voters agree at +0.65. ACT voters disagree firmly, averaging -0.6. A similar shape to wealth taxes and climate policy in this pairing. kiwivalues.nz/research/opp-and-act 6/12 #nzpol

Chart for the statement A universal basic income is a good idea. OPP average +0.7, ACT average -0.6. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 195 OPP, 43 ACT.

kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 10/10/2026

Is Western culture undeniably superior to other cultures? OPP voters disagree at -0.53. ACT voters agree, averaging +0.5. Both sides feel strongly, just in opposite directions. kiwivalues.nz/research/opp-and-act 5/12 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Western culture is undeniably superior to other cultures. OPP average -0.5, middle half -0.9 to -0.3, n = 195. ACT average +0.5, middle half +0.3 to +0.9, n = 43. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 09/10/2026

Free lunches for primary school kids: OPP voters agree at +0.53. ACT voters disagree, averaging -0.5. A clean split on what the state should be paying for. kiwivalues.nz/research/opp-and-act 4/12 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Children in primary education should recieve free lunches at public schools. OPP average +0.5, middle half +0.3 to +0.8, n = 195. ACT average -0.5, middle half -0.9 to -0.3, n = 43. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 09/10/2026

Should we focus more on rehabilitating criminals rather than punishing them? OPP voters agree at +0.60. ACT voters disagree, averaging -0.5, favouring punishment instead. kiwivalues.nz/research/opp-and-act 3/12 #nzpol

Chart for the statement We should focus more on rehabilitating criminals, rather than focusing on punishing them. OPP average +0.6, middle half +0.4 to +0.9, n = 195. ACT average -0.5, middle half -0.8 to -0.2, n = 43. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 09/10/2026

Asked if a capital gains tax is an envy tax on people who've done well, OPP voters disagree clearly at -0.67. ACT voters agree, averaging +0.5. One of the widest gaps we found in this pairing. kiwivalues.nz/research/opp-and-act 2/12 #nzpol

Chart for the statement A capital gains tax is an envy tax on those of us who are successful. OPP average -0.7, middle half -0.9 to -0.5, n = 195. ACT average +0.5, middle half +0.3 to +0.9, n = 43. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 08/10/2026

Hi, thanks for your question! The graph shows the most aligned values and the most dissimilar values out of 60+ questions. I share these to help show where parties could agree on things (based on what their supporters submit).

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 08/10/2026

OPP and ACT sit on opposite sides of the compass, and mostly vote like it. The widest splits aren't tax cuts or red tape. They're capital gains tax, crime and how much we trust Western culture. n = 195 OPP, 43 ACT. kiwivalues.nz/research/opp-and-act 1/12 #nzpol

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 07/10/2026

That's the series. Labour and NZ First voters split hardest on climate, gender identity and hate speech, but agree more than you'd expect on housing and AI. NZ First's sample is small, so read direction, not exact numbers. See where you land: kiwivalues.nz 13/13 #nzpol

Overview chart titled Labour and NZ First mean answers on every question tested, closest agreement at the top, widest gap at the bottom. A red dot marks the Labour average, a light grey dot marks the NZ First average, on a strongly disagree to strongly agree scale. n = 152 Labour, 43 NZ First.

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 07/10/2026

Should AI face stricter government regulation, even if it slows innovation? Labour voters lean yes at +0.37. NZ First voters lean yes too, averaging +0.3. Another point where they agree. kiwivalues.nz/research/labour-and-n… 12/13 #nzpol

Chart for the statement AI should be subject to stricter government regulation, even if it slows innovation. Labour average +0.4, NZ First average +0.3. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 152 Labour, 43 NZ First.

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 07/10/2026

Considering policies and leadership, are we confident in New Zealand's future? Labour voters lean no at -0.36. NZ First voters lean no too, averaging -0.3. Both sides share the same doubt. kiwivalues.nz/research/labour-and-n… 11/13 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Considering policies and leadership, I'm confident in New Zealand's future prospects. Labour average -0.4, NZ First average -0.3. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 152 Labour, 43 NZ First.

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 06/10/2026

Not every question splits them. The housing crisis is one of the most pressing issues facing New Zealand: Labour voters agree at +0.53. NZ First voters agree too, averaging +0.5. kiwivalues.nz/research/labour-and-n… 10/13 #nzpol

Chart for the statement The housing crisis is one of the most pressing issues facing New Zealand today. Labour average +0.5, middle half +0.3 to +0.8, n = 152. NZ First average +0.5, middle half +0.3 to +0.9, n = 43. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 06/10/2026

Lowering the voting age to 16 rests on a smaller slice of both samples, 28 Labour and 15 NZ First. Labour voters sit almost exactly at neutral, -0.03. Every NZ First respondent who answered disagreed, averaging -1.0. kiwivalues.nz/research/labour-and-n… 9/13 #nzpol

Chart for the statement The voting age should be lowered to 16. Labour average -0.0, middle half -0.7 to +0.7, n = 28. NZ First average -1.0, middle half -0.9 to -0.8, n = 15. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers. This rests on a smaller slice of both samples.

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 06/10/2026

Immigration comes close to the widest gaps, just not quite there. Labour voters sit near neutral at -0.16. NZ First voters agree strongly that numbers are too high, averaging +0.8. kiwivalues.nz/research/labour-and-n… 8/13 #nzpol

Chart for the statement The number of people immigrating to New Zealand is too high and should be reduced. Labour average -0.2, NZ First average +0.8. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 152 Labour, 43 NZ First.

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 05/10/2026

Did New Zealand handle the COVID pandemic well? Labour voters agree firmly at +0.73. NZ First voters disagree, averaging -0.2. One of the widest gaps we measured in this pairing. kiwivalues.nz/research/labour-and-n… 7/13 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Generally, New Zealand responded to the COVID pandemic well. Labour average +0.7, NZ First average -0.2. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 152 Labour, 43 NZ First.

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 05/10/2026

Our justice system discriminates against ethnic and cultural minorities: Labour voters lean toward agreeing at +0.25. NZ First voters disagree firmly, averaging -0.7. kiwivalues.nz/research/labour-and-n… 6/13 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Our justice system discriminates against ethnic and cultural minorities. Labour average +0.3, NZ First average -0.7. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 152 Labour, 43 NZ First.

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 05/10/2026

Our history is one of colonial oppression and the exploitation of indigenous peoples: Labour voters lean toward agreeing at +0.39. NZ First voters disagree, averaging -0.6. kiwivalues.nz/research/labour-and-n… 5/13 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Our history is one of colonial oppression and the exploitation of indigenous peoples. Labour average +0.4, NZ First average -0.6. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 152 Labour, 43 NZ First.

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 04/10/2026

Strengthen hate speech laws to protect marginalised groups: Labour voters lean toward agreeing at +0.28. NZ First voters disagree firmly, averaging -0.7. Almost the same shape as gender identity. kiwivalues.nz/research/labour-and-n… 4/13 #nzpol

Chart for the statement We should strengthen our hate speech laws to protect marginalised groups. Labour average +0.3, NZ First average -0.7. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 152 Labour, 43 NZ First.

kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 04/10/2026

Should government add gender identity and expression as protected classes against discrimination? Labour voters lean toward agreeing at +0.28. NZ First voters disagree firmly, averaging -0.7. kiwivalues.nz/research/labour-and-n… 3/13 #nzpol

Chart for the statement The government should add gender identity and expression as protected classes against discrimination. Labour average +0.3, middle half -0.0 to +0.7, n = 152. NZ First average -0.7, middle half -0.9 to -0.5, n = 43. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 04/10/2026

Asked whether the country isn't doing enough about climate change, Labour voters agree firmly at +0.67. NZ First voters disagree, averaging -0.4. It's the widest gap we found in this pairing. kiwivalues.nz/research/labour-and-n… 2/13 #nzpol

Chart for the statement We aren't doing enough about climate change. Labour average +0.7, middle half +0.5 to +0.9, n = 152. NZ First average -0.4, middle half -0.8 to +0.1, n = 43. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

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kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 03/10/2026

Labour and New Zealand First sit on opposite sides of Parliament, and their voters mostly read like it. The widest splits aren't trade or immigration. They're climate, gender identity and hate speech laws. n = 152 Labour, 43 NZ First. kiwivalues.nz/research/labour-and-n… 1/13 #nzpol

kiwivalues.nz @kiwivalues.nz · 03/10/2026

That's the series. ACT and NZ First voters agree on rights and identity, and split hard on trade, immigration and market regulation. The sample skews younger and more left than the country, so read direction, not exact numbers. See where you land: kiwivalues.nz 14/14 #nzpol

Overview chart titled ACT vs NZ First: every question tested, closest agreement at the top, widest gap at the bottom. A yellow dot marks the ACT average, a light grey dot marks the NZ First average, on a strongly disagree to strongly agree scale. n = 43 ACT, 43 NZ First.

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Treaty settlements favour Māori too much, says the statement. Both groups lean toward agreeing: ACT at +0.6, NZ First at +0.5. Not the split you might expect. kiwivalues.nz/research/act-and-nz-f… 13/14 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Treaty settlements favour Māori too much. ACT average +0.6, NZ First average +0.5. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 43 ACT, 43 NZ First.

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I should be able to own and possess a firearm. ACT voters agree at +0.4. NZ First voters agree at +0.4. Same number, same lean. kiwivalues.nz/research/act-and-nz-f… 12/14 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Should be able to own guns. ACT average +0.4, NZ First average +0.4. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 43 ACT, 43 NZ First.

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Our justice system discriminates against ethnic and cultural minorities, says the statement. Both groups disagree with it, and by nearly the same amount: ACT at -0.7, NZ First at -0.7. kiwivalues.nz/research/act-and-nz-f… 11/14 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Our justice system discriminates against ethnic and cultural minorities. ACT average -0.7, middle half -0.9 to -0.5, n = 43. NZ First average -0.7, middle half -0.9 to -0.5, n = 43. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

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Now the agreements. Adding gender identity and expression as protected classes against discrimination: ACT voters average -0.7. NZ First voters average -0.7. About as close as two averages get. kiwivalues.nz/research/act-and-nz-f… 10/14 #nzpol

Chart for the statement The government should add gender identity and expression as protected classes against discrimination. ACT average -0.7, middle half -0.9 to -0.5, n = 43. NZ First average -0.7, middle half -0.9 to -0.5, n = 43. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

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Should there be significant restrictions on genetic modification and engineering? ACT voters lean against at -0.1, close to neutral. NZ First voters lean for it at +0.3. kiwivalues.nz/research/act-and-nz-f… 9/14 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Restrict genetic engineering. ACT average -0.1, NZ First average +0.3. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 43 ACT, 43 NZ First.

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Free lunches at public schools: ACT voters disagree at -0.5. NZ First voters lean against too, but only just, at -0.1. Same direction, different conviction. kiwivalues.nz/research/act-and-nz-f… 8/14 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Free lunches at public schools. ACT average -0.5, NZ First average -0.1. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 43 ACT, 43 NZ First.

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Should public schools teach religious values? Both groups lean no, but not by the same amount. ACT voters disagree firmly at -0.6. NZ First voters barely disagree at -0.1, close to neutral. kiwivalues.nz/research/act-and-nz-f… 7/14 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Schools should teach religious values. ACT average -0.6, NZ First average -0.1. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 43 ACT, 43 NZ First.

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Should AI face stricter government regulation, even if it slows innovation? ACT voters lean no at -0.3. NZ First voters lean yes at +0.3, on the other side of neutral. kiwivalues.nz/research/act-and-nz-f… 6/14 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Regulate AI more strictly. ACT average -0.3, NZ First average +0.3. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 43 ACT, 43 NZ First.

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It's silly to think government can build houses faster than private developers, say ACT voters, agreeing strongly at +0.7. NZ First voters barely lean that way at +0.1, close to neutral. kiwivalues.nz/research/act-and-nz-f… 5/14 #nzpol

Chart for the statement Private developers build houses faster. ACT average +0.7, NZ First average +0.1. Averages only, no middle-half range for this question. n = 43 ACT, 43 NZ First.

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The market can't be trusted to protect the environment without regulation, says the statement. ACT voters lean against that at -0.2, trusting the market more. NZ First voters lean toward agreeing, +0.3. kiwivalues.nz/research/act-and-nz-f… 4/14 #nzpol

Chart for the statement The market cannot be trusted to protect the environment and therefore regulations are necessary. ACT average -0.2, middle half -0.8 to +0.3, n = 43. NZ First average +0.3, middle half -0.1 to +0.7, n = 43. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

Is immigration too high? ACT voters sit close to neutral at +0.2. NZ First voters agree firmly at +0.8, most of the group bunched near the top of the scale. kiwivalues.nz/research/act-and-nz-f… 3/14 #nzpol

Chart for the statement The number of people immigrating to New Zealand is too high and should be reduced. ACT average +0.2, middle half -0.2 to +0.7, n = 43. NZ First average +0.8, middle half +0.7 to +0.9, n = 43. The dot is the group mean, the line is the middle half of answers.

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