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Pacific Youth Parliament (Our Movement) Act 2017
1 Explanatory Note
This Act aims to enhance Pacific Peoples development in Aotearoa, and the total
welfare of all of New Zealand. This addresses key issues that Pacific Peoples face,
and recommends initiatives that will allow progress for Pacific people not only to
survive, but to fully participate in every aspect of this country.
2 Title
This Act is the Pacific Youth Parliament (Our Movement) Act 2017
3 Preamble
Pacific Youth Parliament (hereafter referred to as PYP) convened on the 20 April for
four days and three nights. The Members of PYP (hereafter referred to as MP’s) spent
two days listening to debates, presentations, and speeches on a number of different
issues affecting Aotearoa New Zealand and Pacific people.
The MPs were split among PYP Government and PYP Opposition lines and were
required to argue a certain view point regardless of their own personal views in an
attempt to get them thinking outside the box and creatively.
After three days of preparing and debating, both the PYP Government and PYP
Opposition created multiple cross-party working groups to cover every issue
discussed. Thoughts and opinions were gathered via discussion groups, online forums,
and use of online software to get quantitative data indicating PYP’s mood and feeling
on the issues presented.
This Act is the result of the PYP Our Movement 2017 sitting and attempts to
accurately represent the diverse range of thoughts and opinions of the PYP MPs.
4 Commencement
This Act was given ascent by the PYP on 27 April 2017 at 7pm, and comes into force
on 28 April 2017 at 2pm.
5 Principal Act
This Act amends all other New Zealand legislation
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Part 1
Amendments to legislation
6 Te Tiriti o Waitangi Related Issues
(1) PYP Strongly declares that:
(a) Māori did not cede sovereignty in signing Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
(b) Māori and the Crown therefore should operate in partnership.
(2) It is therefore the opinion of the PYP that the understandings of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
be honoured in accordance with this. We therefore:
(a) Propose standardised quotas in Political Parties for Māori proportional to most
recent population statistics as per the latest census.
(b) Put forward a number of other measures for honouring the Te Tiriti that will be
discussed in other parts of this Act.
(c) Affirm that taking proactive measures such as quota’s should not be seen as racist
or ‘lowering quality’. PYP affirm and commended organisations who are already
doing so.
7 New Zealand Constitution
(1) The degree of knowledge of the New Zealand Constitutional framework among the
PYP varies, from those having a good knowledge, to those with little, or no
knowledge.
(2) We of the PYP suggest considering the implementation of a single codified
Constitution for New Zealand, as per the recommendation of the Constitutional Panel
Review which stated that this could be one way in which to make the constitution
more accessible and understandable.
(a) We call for a conversation to begin on implementing this recommendation but
would like to stress the importance of having a strong and purposeful effort in
making sure Pasifika community feedback is included.
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(b) All communities should be strongly represented in this conversation, but as
Pasifika people, we know how that our community may easily miss having their
voice heard without special effort.
(3) We propose compulsory quota for Women’s and Pacific Peoples representation in
Parliament in proportion to most recent population statistics from the latest census.
(a) We note people’s un-comfortability with quotas and also the perceptions it can
create. However we affirm that in the short term, this is needed.
(4) We of the PYP have a split feeling on the implementation of an Upper House.
(a) As a compromise would recommend an Upper House on a trial basis of 3 years
after which a review in regards to effectiveness will be undertaken, only after
consultation with all communities.
(b) We affirm that should there be an upper house there must be:
(i) 50 % representation of Māori
(ii) Compulsory representation of Pasifika and other ethnic groups
(iii) A quota for the number of woman
(c) All of the quotas mentioned above would still be filled via a free election held at
the same time as parliamentary elections.
(5) The PYP are undecided in regards to lowering the voting age to 16.
(a) We are agreed that if the voting age were lowered we would strongly suggest the
implementation of overt civics education in secondary schools.
(6) PYP affirms we strongly advocate for education in regards to Constitutional and
Treaty understandings and, Civics in general.
8 Pacific Peoples Issues
(1) Pasifika Scholarships
(a) We strongly advocate for the increase of Pasifika scholarships in order to grow
equity. More private and public scholarships specifically aimed for Pacific
Peoples will increase access to opportunities in education and employment
ensuring Pacific Peoples are able to succeed in all fields in the wider community.
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(b) PYP calls upon the New Zealand Government, the education system of New
Zealand and other leaders to affirm the importance and need of Pasifika
scholarships. This is to address the stigma around Pasifika scholarships and to
clearly stand up for them by calling out misinformed and prejudice comments,
thus affirming the importance of equal opportunities and empowerment of
minority communities.
(c) We recommend the introduction of a national mentoring programme for Pacific
young people called #Pacificstars connecting successful Pacific mentors with
young people. Alongside a pastoral care component, this will encourage the rate
of which Pasifika Scholarships students excel and complete their field of work
and/ or study.
(2) Education of Pasifika in New Zealand
(a) We assert that there is a need for education providers and workplaces in Aotearoa
to understand the history of Pasifika Peoples here to combat prejudice and
misperception. This awareness would be good for all ethnic minority
communities, this would encourage the wider community to understand the many
different issues citizens of all ethnicities in New Zealand and encourage the
celebration of ethnic minorities not only culturally but culturally to show that they
believe in the our Pasifika Youth.
(b) Many New Zealanders are still unaware of our Pasifika history which includes the
dawn raids, and the arrangements we have with Realm nations such as Cook
Islands, Niue and Tokelau.
(3) Representation
(a) We reaffirm our support for quotas and believe it will be the fastest and most
effective way for increasing diversity among our political parties and State Sector
Boards and that it encourages participation among all sectors of society.
(b) Introduction of a quota for women in Politics can ensure a voice and visibility, for
issues women face, and will help our nation to address these issues. This will be
helpful for all ethnic groups.
(c) We believe quotas should be used for other ethnic groups as well, to ensure
representation.
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(d) We affirm that organisations that receive public money for services for the Pacific
community should be compelled to have a minimum of two Pacific people on
their board, one of which must be a woman.
(e) We believe quotas are just the first step and that ethical representation of all
minorities will eventually follow naturally without the need for quotas.
(4) Youth Issues
(a) PYP affirms its satisfaction with the effort that the Ministry of Pacific People has
made with the young people during this event.
(b) PYP affirms the same message that most Pasifika people know; the Pasifika
youth voice is highly valued, yet very limited.
(c) PYP declares PYLAT, as an independent organisation run by Pasifika young
people, the best placed group to speak out on Pasifika young people’s issues for
all of Aotearoa New Zealand.
(i) We acknowledge that as a Christchurch based organisation, PYLAT is not as
connected to the young people of Auckland and other regions as is ideal.
(ii) PYP would encourage other regions to support their young people to develop
both professionally and legally as PYLAT has been for Christchurch and the
Canterbury area.
(5) State Empowerment
(a) PYP recommend the State Services Commission or other relevant party produce
an audit card which can be used by politicians when drafting legislation to
support them to understand and stay mindful of the needs of Pacific People.
(b) The PYP recommends the State Services Commission produce a bird’s eye view
report to determine whether the New Zealand Government has capitalised on the
ideas, worldview and insights of Pacific People in Aotearoa.
9 Education
(1) Civics Education in Schools
(a) PYP were in slight agreement that civics education in school should be
compulsory. This took into account the information given, that our right to
participate in society is outlined in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990
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(NZBORA) and we should therefore be made aware of that right, just as police
have to make people aware of their right to access a lawyer.
(i) However, after taking all factors into consideration the PYP working group
on compulsory Civics Education strongly encourage that civics be taught in
schools and that it be given importance, however it is recommended that it be
an ‘option’ as opposed to a compulsory subject.
(b) Civics as a subject would include teaching students about the NZBORA, the
effects of the Parliament on the lives of New Zealanders as well as the meaning
of citizenship in New Zealand as the foundation of the course.
(c) Civics would be best targeted at secondary school students ranging from Years 9
to 13.
(2) Spirituality and Religious Education in schools
(a) PYP affirms that the study of spirituality should be available within all high
schools and should be optional within the school curriculum. Spirituality is a vital
piece of wellbeing so having it available to all who want to access it is necessary.
(i) This study would include the teachings and beliefs from various religions
relevant to New Zealand, including atheism. Diversity and being
understanding of others means having an understanding of the things that
they believe.
(3) Community Learning
(a) PYP recommends that education providers consider ways to develop education
spaces where pacific students and their families can learn together.
(b) Additionally, PYP affirm and remind the New Zealand Government that they
have a responsibility to assist Pacific families to learn about the education system
their family is expected to participate in.
(c) PYP also take this chance to remind all those in the Education sector of the
importance of ensuring that Pasifika values are represented in all parts of
education.
(4) Mental Health
(a) PYP declares that we must address the mental wellbeing of our young people
now. We affirm that schools around New Zealand should include a compulsory
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mental health education component in the curriculum including the techniques for
working through mental health issues.
(b) This component would include bringing a Mental Health Liaison into the school
frequently, in accordance with the schedule of the school, to advise students on
the importance of mental health issues.
(i) Liaisons are to be well educated in the topics surrounding mental health and
are to provide support to students. Where possible liaisons will not be staff
members, but external health professionals.
(5) Other school issues
(a) The PYP advises high schools to work to become more inclusive of all diversity
including different learning styles.
(b) Schools should be reaffirmed that implementing programmes aimed at target
groups is a good thing, and that some groups or individuals have needs that
should be addressed differently.
(c) PYP affirms that career expositions and Gateway like courses should be protected
and retained regardless of other changes to school curriculums as these activities
and subjects allow students to be have wider exposure and insights into the
workforce.
(d) If Partnership schools are the way for achieving these things, PYP is not opposed.
However the finer details of Partnership schools were not discussed in-depth
enough for PYP to come to a conclusive decision whether this was the way
forward.
10 Health
(1) Marijuana
(a) When a conscience vote was taken by PYP on the issue of legalising marijuana
more people agreed than disagreed.
(b) PYP however did not have a robust discussion on the far reaching implications
that legalising marijuana could have and therefore no decision is made.
(c) PYP would encourage New Zealand to consider how to have a safe and informed
conversation about this.
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(2) Abortion
(a) When PYP considered the question of ‘making abortion illegal’ more people
disagreed than agreed.
(b) There was strong feeling and passion from both sides of the argument on whether
PYP should recommend a change to abortion law. However due to sensitivity and
complexity, PYP gives no recommendation on this issue.
(c) The PYP affirms that young people who have an abortion must have free access
to a counsellor or social worker to support them with the health issues, other
issues during the entire process.
11 Housing
(1) The PYP expects the Government to maintain the State housing stock to the highest
quality possible, which we feel may not be happening.
(2) There was more agreement than not, that there can be benefit in selling Housing New
Zealand Corporation (HNZC) homes to community sectors. Reasons for this include:
(a) There was feeling that HNZC homes are not in the best order and that
diversifying ownership and getting the right community organisations that care
about their people and tenants will result in better maintained homes and will be
highly beneficial to the tenants of State housing of which Pacific people are over
represented.
(b) Community providers are in a better position to provide for our Pasifika and other
communities as quality providers are directly involved on the ground and can
better understand and match the needs of their tenants.
(c) Pacific people will be more willing and empowered to express their concerns
about their housing situations with people they have relationships with such as
community organisations.
(3) PYP believe that if State housing was to be sold, it should be done by:
(a) Selling State housing to these community providers at a subsidised rate with an
agreement that these houses will eventually be sold to tenants with a rent to own
initiative. The subsidised rate would be expected to be passed on to the tenants.
We believe that this will result in more Pasifika families owning homes.
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(b) Committing to working in partnership with these community providers to
improve the standard of the homes sold.
(i) PYP recommends one way to improve the standards of homes could be to
utilise people who are imprisoned in New Zealand to repair and improve the
quality of State housing being sold. This could also aid their helping them to
learn new skills, transition back into society better and build a better rapport
with the community. This would be optional, and each individual who is
imprisoned would not be forced to undertake this labour, unless they wanted
to.
(c) If profits are somehow made from these sales, it will go towards improving the
remaining HNZC stock.
(i) HNZC will be exempt from paying dividends on the profits generated from
the sale of State houses to the Government.
12 Justice
(1) Policing
(a) PYP affirms that there must be consistent diversity hiring practices to increase
Pasifika representation in Police, this includes personnel and is not limited to the:
(i) Frontline police
(ii) Police prosecutors
(iii) Senior leadership
(iv) Independent Police Conduct Authority (ICPA)
(b) PYP declare that all Police are to have compulsory cultural awareness and
engagement training.
(c) PYP insists that a racial bias committee be established within the Police co-led by
the Police, Pasifika, and Māori Leaders inclusive of youth leaders, to keep the
police accountable and transparent in their work. The bias committee may review
arrests and prosecutions, alongside the IPCA.
(2) Courts
(a) PYP declares we must invest more in restorative justice, including the
implementation more Pasifika courts in New Zealand for non-violent and minor
offending.
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(b) Restorative justice needs to be taken more seriously by judges in sentencing and
we want to see a culture shift towards this way of thinking.
(c) PYP want to see more money invested in legal aid to make justice more
accessible to Pasifika people.
(3) Legislation
(a) PYP affirm that the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004 should continue to
be upheld, and its effect encouraged.
(b) PYP strongly declare that the “Three Strikes Rule” should be removed from law
due to its disproportionate effect on Māori and Pasifika peoples, and
ineffectiveness in ending reoffending.
(4) Corrections
(a) PYP support the Government enabling prisoners to work and develop skills, such
as trades or other employable skills.
(b) PYP encourage more culturally appropriate rehabilitation and support
programmes to be available to prisoners.
(c) PYP would like to see more cultural awareness and representation on parole
boards.
(5) Media campaign
(a) PYP encourage the New Zealand Government to invest in a media campaign to
try and break stereotypes and bias against Māori and Pasifika when it comes to
crime.
13 Employment
(1) The Living Wage
(a) PYP strongly commend the Living Wage movement and its proactive attitude in
addressing extremely important social issues in New Zealand. PYP agrees that
those who can afford to pay it, should do so, but agree with the movement and
others that it should not be the minimum wage of New Zealand as resources are
limited and should be allocated to those who need them most.
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(b) PYP confirm our reasoning for rejecting the notion of making the Living Wage
the minimum wage is that we believe it will disadvantage the country overall for
the following reasons:
(i) In terms of employment, we believe technological changes are putting our
jobs at risk. Businesses will be more likely to turn to technology as a
substitute for workers due to its lower cost and higher productivity levels and
efficiency thus creating instability in future available jobs for Pasifika. We
want to see businesses invest in human capital which will be a more effective
strategy to reduce the high unemployment amongst Pasifika people.
(ii) A higher minimum wage set at the current Living wage of $20.20 will not
encourage Pasifika peoples to strive for higher job wages.
(2) Tax
(a) We believe that most wealthy people do not pay enough tax at 33% with income
bracket starting at $70,000 and higher. We suggest a conversation around how
those who have other investments such as housing, might be categorised into a
higher tax bracket in a way that is fair for all.
(b) PYP would agree to an increase in tax for the top 20% wealthiest in NZ. However
PYP would like to see a more creative way that the wealthiest 20% of New
Zealanders could contribute more to society that might not necessarily be through
monetary tax and may instead be through work in kind.
(3) Women and Family
(a) We affirm that Women in general have to work hard against power structures
which are more suited toward men, especially in terms of leadership positions.
For Pasifika women in a multicultural New Zealand it becomes even more
difficult. Decision making, judgements around who gets leadership roles can be
blinded by stereotypes particularly when a Pasifika woman is in an area of our
workforce where Pasifika are not highly represented. PYP want it noted we are
not happy with the current situation and that something needs to be done about it.
(b) In the past, a substantial proportion of the gender pay gap was due to factors such
as differences in education, the occupations and industries that men and women
work in, or the fact that women are more likely to work part-time. These factors
only explain around 20 percent of the current gender pay gap. The majority (80
percent) of the gender pay gap is now driven by what research calls
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“unexplained” factors. These are the harder to measure factors, like conscious and
unconscious bias which impact negatively on women’s recruitment and pay
advancement. PYP therefore declare that we must act now, and we believe the
Government must legislate to address the issue.
(c) The PYP believes the most important stage for nurturing a child is when they are
new born and growing to pre-school age. We also agree that Pasifika
communities strongly believe that a child’s first teacher, and that many of the
most important learnings happen at home. So PYP affirms that the amount of
leave given to both parents should be increased. Tax on maternity leave payments
should be decreased so that the parents have more disposable income helping
them better provide for their family in this time.
(4) Other
(a) A national measure should be established that celebrates the most diverse
employers to incentivise diversity thinking. There should be incentives that
encourage businesses to come up with strategies that can enhance business
performance through diversity.
14 Environment
(1) PYP declare that New Zealand is not doing enough to address climate change and
environment issues.
(2) We propose the following measures to be considered by the New Zealand
Government
(a) A national initiative to phase out cars that use petrol, with a goal in mind of 100%
electric cars across New Zealand to reduce our reliance on fossil fuel.
(b) The Afforestation Grant Scheme is a funding program designed to help establish
15,000 hectares of new forest in NZ between 2015 and 2020. PYP affirm its
support for this and encourage the Government to continue with more
programmes such as this.
(c) PYP encourage businesses to consider how they can avoid cutting down historical
and native New Zealand trees.
(d) PYP affirm its dissatisfaction with the Emissions Trading Scheme which we do
not believe is effective. PYP call for a review of how the current system works,
with the idea of moving away from a financial incentives scheme. We believe that
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allowing a country to emit more carbon just because they can afford it is immoral.
We propose a working group be set up to create a new system which includes
young people, and is perhaps founded on Pasifika values.
(e) PYP declare its support of a Taonga Tax which would be added to existing border
charges for international visitors. PYP would ensure the tax is sufficient without
being over burdensome. Options could include tourists only having to pay this tax
if they have been in the country for more than six months.
15 Social Development
(1) PYP recognise the major social issues within New Zealand that are prominent within
the Pacific community. Some of these include sexual violence, family violence,
gambling and substance abuse.
(2) PYP declare our dissatisfaction with this and the effect it is having on our young
people.
(3) PYP would like to see a think tank set up to address these social issues. We
recommend the following as possible options:
(a) The Government provides leaders in Pacific communities such as Church elders,
and Youth group leaders with free quality and professional training for
identifying and dealing with family violence and other key issues.
(i) Understanding the unique cultural needs of the Pacific Island community we
recommend a programme that is tailor made for Pasifika.
(ii) The schemes would include training day programmes and workshops
developed by Pacific steering groups within the Ministry of Social
Development.
(b) Consideration must be given to the way that people in domestic violence cases
can access legal aid.
(c) The Pasifika community be educated on risk factors that could indicate when
there is abuse happening at home.
(d) Current services that are available for victims, families, and perpetrators who are
trying to change their ways, be better promoted via an information campaign
aimed at spaces where there are lots of Pasifika people.
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16 Foreign Affairs
(1) International relations
(a) PYP declares that we believe New Zealand did not respond appropriately to the
crisis that occurred between United States and Syria. PYP affirms that as stated in
international law it is the UN Security Council’s role to maintain of international
peace and security. While it would not have been illegal for New Zealand to not
make any statement on the actions by the United States the PYP affirms New
Zealand should have spoken out against this action.
(b) PYP affirms that there must be more Cross Party communication and
collaboration in the New Zealand Parliament on serious issues which conflict
with international law.
(2) Trade
(a) The PYP affirm that New Zealand should continue to pursue international trade.
New Zealand should assess whether it would be possible to obtain a revised
Trans-Pacific Partnership without America looking to obtain significant benefits
for New Zealand. This does not mean PYP supports the original draft of the TPP,
only that further trade deals for the benefit of New Zealand should always be
pursued.
17 Refugees
(1) PYP declare that we want to increase the refugee quota. We implore the Government
to increase the quote by 1250 so that the new quota will come to be at 2000.
(2) PYP want to see consultation, discussion and information sharing on how the refugee
quota works and who is given priority. We want to see that New Zealand is playing its
part in looking after our Pasifika islands that are sinking.
(3) At this stage it is unlikely that it would be physically possible to thwart the sinking of
the Pacific islands beyond an expensive multinational project raising the islands or
lowering the sea level.
(4) PYP stress that immediate and intensive action needs to begin now for looking at
taking in refugees from the sinking island nations. New Zealand would need to
consider how it can help these people preserve and grow their culture and language in
a safe way in New Zealand. We believe the Government needs to start cross
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departmental discussions on the costs involved and how to house and look after this
group.
(a) PYP’s recommendations around housing needs to take into account possible
refugees, as does current Government policy.
(b) PYP would encourage the Government to get businesses thinking about this
issue.
Part 2 – Methodology and Data
18 Information gathering
(1) PYP MPs gathered information by listening to presentations, debates, and lobbyists on
multiple topics.
(2) PYP MPs were then given a chance to do their own research to add to the arguments
they had heard.
(3) It should be noted that although multiple days were given for information to be
gathered, it cannot be said that the full picture was presented for each issue. PYP is,
and was, time bound and some presenters were naturally more compelling than others.
It is therefore accurate to say that based on the information given, the opinions in Part
1 were given.
19 Raw data
(1) The following data in Section 20 represents the feeling of PYP MPs at the time it was
given.
(2) The data helped inform each Working Group when drafting their section of the Act
however groups were advised not to treat the data as compulsory to follow. Working
Groups were able to take the data to discuss and reflect it further alongside additional
research and information that they did themselves before making a decision.
(3) It must be noted then, that the data shown here is not always represented in the final
recommendations of Part 1. In many cases, the original feeling was changed after
further information was presented later on in the conference.
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(4) It is more accurate to say that the opinions represented in Part 1 are reflective of the
feeling of PYP after consideration of the survey results and intensive discussions, as
well as open forum discussions.
20 Survey data (1) PYP rated how they felt about each statement using a scale from 0 – 5.
(a) 0 – Strongly Disagree
(b) 1 – Disagree
(c) 2 – Sort of Disagree
(d) 3 – Sort of Agree
(e) 4 – Agree
(f) 5 – Strongly agree
(2) The Rating Average is the average score given from all participants.
(3) The ‘Average % feeling of agreement towards the statement’ is simply the Rating
average put into a percentage and shows as a percentage the feeling of agreement on
average.
(4) The ‘Disagree’ percentage is the percentage of people who chose a 0 (Strongly
Disagree), 1 (Disagree) or 2 (sort of Disagree).
(5) The ‘Agree’ percentage is the percentage of people who chose a 3 (sort of agree), 4
(Agree) or 5 (Strongly agree).
(6) Results
Answer Options
Rating Average
Average % Feeling of agreement
towards statement
Disagree (%)
Agree (%)
I knew New Zealand already had a constitution 2.5 50 38 62
I think most New Zealanders know we have a constitution 2.2 43 57 43
More people would know about our constitution if we had a single constitution (codified)
2.9 57 28 70
Our constitution would be easier to understand if we had a single constitution (codified)
2.9 58 32 66
New Zealand should adopt a single constitution (codified) 2.6 52 36 57
Maori did NOT legally give up their sovereignty when they signed the Treaty
3.0 61 32 53
The Treaty of Waitangi established a partnership 2.8 55 36 57
The Maori seats in parliament are a good thing for Maori and 3.6 72 17 81
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Answer Options
Rating Average
Average % Feeling of agreement
towards statement
Disagree (%)
Agree (%)
New Zealand
New Zealand should create an Upper House 2.4 47 45 43
If New Zealand creates an upper house, half of the seats should be reserved for Maori
2.4 47 55 43
I think that lowering the voting age would increase voting turn out
2.5 50 40 57
The Living Wage is a good thing but should NOT be compulsory
2.7 54 45 55
The Living Wage SHOULD be the minimum wage 2.5 51 49 43
We should remove Pasifika Scholarships 1.0 20 85 15
We should have a national measure which is published, that states who are the most inclusive employers of diversity
3.2 64 19 68
The most wealthy people in NZ pay enough tax 1.6 32 70 23
I think the top 20 of wealthiest New Zealanders can afford to pay more tax, and as a result the other 80 paying less.
3.3 65 21 72
Pasifika quota's in Government, political parties and on boards and councils is a good thing
3.5 70 21 72
We should have quota's to ensure women in general are well represented
3.5 70 13 85
If an organisation receives public money for Pacific people, it should be compulsory for a Pasifika person AND a Pasifika woman to be on the board
3.8 76 13 81
Government need to stand up for Pacific peoples in terms of scholarships and call out casual and overt racism that comes with getting these
3.7 74 15 74
My parents have had the opportunity to learn about the education system around me in a way that they understand
2.7 55 45 53
We should have education spaces where pacific students and their families can learn together
3.7 74 17 74
The ideas, worldview and insights Pacific people have are being capitalised on by Government
2.6 53 36 45
Mental health issues and techniques for prevention should be compulsory in the school curriculum
3.4 69 32 66
It should be compulsory to teach Civics Education in schools 3.0 60 34 64
Civics Education should start at preschool and have components throughout the system
2.2 44 62 36
Partnership Schools are a good thing for Pasifika students 3.1 61 23 64
The Government should sell state homes to community organisations
2.9 58 32 64
The Government should NOT be selling state homes 2.5 49 49 45
The Government needs to increase maternity leave so parents can spend their time with young babies
3.9 77 11 81
If state homes are to be sold, they should be sold to tenants with a special 'rent to own' deal
3.4 68 21 64
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Answer Options
Rating Average
Average % Feeling of agreement
towards statement
Disagree (%)
Agree (%)
My school makes me feel accepted as a Pacific young person 3.0 60 34 62
It would be beneficial for Prisoners to work more in construction
3.1 62 32 62
New Zealand should increase the number of refugees we take in
3.7 73 17 74
New Zealand should increase the number of asylum seekers we take in
3.5 70 19 70
Even if it was a big cost on New Zealand, it is a moral obligation to take in refugees and asylum seekers
3.5 70 19 70
New Zealand is an accepting place which would be comfortable if the refugee quota was increased
3.0 60 32 62
Enough is being done to challenge bias against Pacific in the justice system
1.6 31 79 17
New Zealand's purchase of the Russian Carbon Credits was a successful idea
1.2 25 70 15
The Trans Pacific Partnership would have been a good thing for New Zealand
2.5 50 38 45
New Zealand should continue to pursue the Trans Pacific Partnership
2.4 49 40 43
New Zealand SHOULD have spoken out against America's bombing of Syria
3.2 63 26 64
New Zealand should focus our international military efforts within the Pacific region, such as West Papua
3.3 67 19 66
New Zealand should take a case against Indonesia to the International Court of Justice about the treatment of the indigenous people of West Papua.
3.4 69 21 57
The 3 strikes law is a good thing for Pasifika people 1.6 33 55 21
Restorative justice is a good thing for Pasifika people 3.2 65 19 60
The clean slate act is a good thing 3.1 61 21 55
The current justice system cares too much about the criminal and not enough about the victims
3.0 60 28 66
New Zealand must do more to reduce our carbon emissions 3.7 74 17 74
The Carbon Credit scheme is a good thing 2.3 45 45 34
New Zealand needs to protect its clean green image more vigorously than current law is doing
3.7 75 15 66
Government need to play an even stronger proactive stance in educating Pacific parents about Education
3.8 76 13 79
Similar to Pacific Scholarships, special schemes need to be set up to get more Pasifika people owning homes
3.6 72 13 79
It should be compulsory to teach spirituality in schools 3.0 61 32 64
It should be compulsory to teach education about different religions in school
3.1 61 23 70
All legal aid for domestic family violence cases should be approved for the offender
2.9 57 28 47
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Answer Options
Rating Average
Average % Feeling of agreement
towards statement
Disagree (%)
Agree (%)
To reduce family violence, an holistic approach to drug, alcohol, and gambling free families should be taken
3.4 68 19 62
Church Leaders should be provided with free training on how to identify and deal with family violence using best practice
3.7 74 17 79
Government should provide funding for promoting and advertising already existing services for mental health
3.9 79 9 83
The voting age should be lowered to 16 2.6 52 40 60
Marijuana should be made legal 2.6 51 38 57
Abortion should be made a crime 2.2 45 57 38
Women have to work twice as hard to be in a position of leadership
3.5 69 21 72
Euthanasia should be the choice of the individual not the state (Government)
2.7 54 38 60
The Government should create legislation to address the pay gap between male and females
3.8 76 13 81
Maternity leave should be increased in New Zealand to give mothers and/or fathers more time with their new born(s)
4.0 80 15 74
New Zealand must begin serious and intensive planning for taking in climate refugees IMMEDIATELY
3.6 72 15 72
The Government should input a Taonga Tax on tourists to put money back into local infrastructure and protecting and caring for the environment
3.4 68 17 64
Pacific Youth Leaders have an important place in helping raise awareness and speak into campaigns and actions to deal with family violence, sexual violence, drug and alcohol abuse and gambling.
4.1 82 11 66
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