Matt King

Matt King

Party Leader, standing for Northland

Leader’s Rating

See where this party leader stands on key values-based issues. You can also compare this rating with their actual voting record.

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
For Family Values Score
%
 
IssueDescriptionVote
MarriageDefine marriage as one man and one woman.O-BLK
MarriageFreedom of conscience for belief in traditional marriage – e.g. celebrants, service providers.S-GRN
MarriageRedefine marriage to allow polygamy or group marriage.O-GRN
MarriagePolicies promoting marriage.S-GRN
MarriageSame sex adoption by non-biological adults.S-BLK
AbortionDecriminalisation of abortion.O-LG-FN
AbortionAn explicit ban on sex selection abortions.S-GRN-FN
AbortionRequirement that foetus should not be in pain in late-term abortions.S-GRN-FN
AbortionAn explicit ban on disability discrimination abortions.S-GRN-FN
AbortionBan on late-term abortions unless exceptional circumstances.S-GRN-FN
AbortionBorn Alive Provisions requiring a child who survives abortion must be cared for.S-GRN-FN
AbortionFull conscientious objection for health practitioners.O-GRY-FN
AbortionBans prayer vigils and offers of support and counselling to women near abortion facilities.O-GRN
Assisted Suicide / EuthanasiaDecriminalisation of assisted suicide and euthanasia.S-BLK-FN
Assisted Suicide / EuthanasiaFull freedom of conscience provisions for health professionals.O-GRY-FN
Assisted Suicide / EuthanasiaMandatory one-week cooling-off period.O-GRY-FN
Assisted Suicide / EuthanasiaExpansion of the law to allow ending the lives of non-terminal patients, mental health patients and minors.O-GRN
Anti-Smacking LawDecriminalise light and non-abusive smacking for the purpose of correction.S-GRN
Anti-Smacking LawSetup an independent Oranga Tamariki (OT) Complaints Authority.S-GRN
DemocracyEnshrine binding Citizens' Initiated Referenda.S-GRN
DemocracyHate speech laws meaning free speech would be curtailed by activists who simply disagree with what’s being said.O-GRN
Parenting & FamilyMedical professionals should obtain consent of parent of teen wanting an abortion.S-LG-FN
Parenting & FamilyBan on surrogacy and sperm donors.O-BLK
Parenting & FamilyExpert Panel to investigate harms of pornography.S-GRN
Gender Ideology & Critical TheoryGender ideology – i.e. gender identity is separate from biological sex.O-GRN
Gender Ideology & Critical TheoryBirth certificates can be based on gender 'identity', rather than biological sex.O-GRN
Gender Ideology & Critical TheoryBan on critical theory (including critical race theory) being taught in schools.S-GRN
What is a woman?Written answer."An adult human female."
Coversion TherapySupport or oppose the current 'conversion therapy' ban law.O-GRN
Coversion TherapyCounselling Ban for youth with gender confusion unless affirming gender 'identity'.O-GRN
Coversion TherapyCounselling ban on gender and sexuality for adults – even if consent is given.O-GRN
Coversion TherapyBan on chemicalisation or surgery for minors (under 18) for 'gender transitioning'.S-GRN
Coversion TherapyLegal protection for parents being able to discuss gender and sexuality issues with their own children.S-GRN
Coversion TherapyBan on prayer for issues related to sexuality and gender.O-GRN
DrugsLegalisation of cannabis for recreational use.O-GRN
DrugsDecriminalisation of not just cannabis, but ALL illicit drugs.O-GRN
DrugsLegalisation of not just cannabis, but ALL illicit drugs.O-GRN
DrugsAllowing regulated medicinal cannabis products to be more accessible.S-GRN
DrugsAllows the ‘testing’ of drugs, despite them still being illicit and harmful.O-GRN
ProstitutionRepeal of Prostitution law – including prosecuting the buyer.O-BLK
ProstitutionBan on brothels in residential areas.O-BLK
ProstitutionBan on street prostitution.O-BLK
AlcoholRaise the drinking and purchase age from 18 to 20.O-BLK
AlcoholAlcohol law reform 5+ Solution. Raise price, raise purchase age, reduce accessibility, reduce advertising and sponsorship, target drink-driving (plus increase treatment availability and health warning labels on products)S-GRN
Taxation on FamiliesIncome splitting for parents.S-GRN
Taxation on FamiliesPaid parental leave (6 months).O-BLK
OtherReninstate Three Strikes legislation (for repeat violent offenders).S-GRN
OtherLiberalise Easter Trading laws.S-BLK

* Based on recorded vote in Parliament, or public statements.
Note: Where a leader’s response to an issue in this year’s questionnaire is different to their previous voting record on the same issue, we have defaulted to showing their voting record, as this is the official vote recorded in Hansard. However, we have used a lighter green or grey to indicate to the reader that their position / view is different to when they voted on the issue when in Parliament.

Additional comments made on leaders survey response form (where applicable)


Marriage Define marriage as one man and one woman.
”Marriage can be between any two people that love each other.”

Marriage Freedom of conscience for belief in traditional marriage – e.g. celebrants, service providers.
”Support freedom to choose.”

Gender Ideology & Critical Theory Gender ideology – i.e. gender identity is separate from biological sex.
”We believe in evidence over ideology.”

Coversion Therapy Support or oppose the current 'conversion therapy' ban law.
”Unnecessary legislation.”

Drugs Legalisation of cannabis for recreational use.
”Support decriminalisation.”

www.creed.nz

Henoch Kloosterboer is a New Zealand Dutchman with more than 15 years experience in commercial art, graphic design, illustration and marketing, He brings a wealth of practical and proven performance to any project. He is skilled at drawing out what clients really want – something he refers to as “listening between the lines”.

With an impressive career history, including work for Disney, Warner Brothers and multiple NZ City Councils, he has applied his proven strategies for organisations in numerous sectors including Roading, Healthcare, Construction, Not-For-Profit, Finance and many more. He’s worked within larger teams, as well as understanding the challenges facing small business owners, having operated his own design firms in Auckland since 2001.

Previous
Previous

Marama Davidson

Next
Next

Raf Manji