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1. Cost of living — Government should take stronger direct action to reduce everyday household costs.ResponseOptional explanation (up to 1,500 characters)

2. Housing — Government should build substantially more public and affordable housing.ResponseOptional explanation (up to 1,500 characters)

3. Healthcare — Public healthcare should receive more funding even if this requires higher taxes or reduced spending elsewhere.ResponseOptional explanation (up to 1,500 characters)

4. Education — Government should increase investment in public education and vocational training.ResponseOptional explanation (up to 1,500 characters)

5. Jobs and wages — The minimum wage should rise broadly in line with living costs.ResponseOptional explanation (up to 1,500 characters)

6. Tax — Higher earners should pay a greater share of tax to fund public services.ResponseOptional explanation (up to 1,500 characters)

7. Income support — Income-support payments should be sufficient to meet reasonable basic living costs.ResponseOptional explanation (up to 1,500 characters)

8. Crime and justice — The justice system should put more emphasis on rehabilitation and prevention alongside punishment.ResponseOptional explanation (up to 1,500 characters)

9. Te Tiriti and Māori development — Government decision-making should continue to recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.ResponseOptional explanation (up to 1,500 characters)

10. Farming and rural communities — Rural communities should receive stronger targeted support for services, infrastructure and economic resilience.ResponseOptional explanation (up to 1,500 characters)

11. Climate and environment — New Zealand should move faster to reduce emissions even when some industries face additional short-term costs.ResponseOptional explanation (up to 1,500 characters)

12. Infrastructure and transport — Government should make larger long-term investments in transport, water and regional infrastructure.ResponseOptional explanation (up to 1,500 characters)

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