Anna S
From my female perspective, I will vote for the party that I think will be best for our country’s future, and completely ignore all the irrelevant stuff.
Karen W
Identity politics have no place in the future of our country. Look at the mess it’s got us into so far. David Seymour and Christopher Luxon will have infinite appeal if they promise stability, fairness, economic wellbeing, and prosperity. All from a platform of knowledge and expertise.
Oscar R
As a country, we need to vote for a capable government and ditch identity politics. Our country is in a mess, health, education, infrastructure, crime etc.
Waipapa M
For those who do vote on gender alone, the overwhelming evidence from the Ardern years is that all the emotion in the world and displays of empathy mean very little when it comes to governing a country. It is first and foremost an economic role. Ardern failed. I couldn’t care less what gender our leaders are. I just want them to stop ruining this country.
Gavin L
I really hope women and men will vote for policies and not for gender, ethnicity, gender identity or superficial packaging created by candidates’ PRs and image stylists.
Potter O
I doubt if this analysis will win any prizes or votes. Voters can plainly see the damage that six years of Labour-Green government has done to New Zealand. There is a groundswell for change or disaster beckons.
Walter H
The reason we’re in this mess is because people voted on personality rather than competence.
Leigh T
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