Party Philosophies/Kaupapa
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- Classical liberal principles as the basis of free and prosperous communities
- Free speech, free trade, and personal and religious freedom
- Limited and smarter government, lower taxes, and removing petty regulation
- Secure property rights and the rule of law
- Civic society values, including honesty, compassion, enterprise, community service, personal responsibility, tolerance and civility
- Read more of the ACT Party principles
- Ecological wisdom and sustainability
- Social responsibility; the just distribution of social and natural resources
- Appropriate decision-making, made directly by those affected
- Non-violence
- Recognition of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of New Zealand
- Read more in the Green Party Charter
- New Zealand's natural resources belong to all the people and, in particular non-renewable resources, should be managed for the benefit of all, including future generations
- Equal accessto all social, economic, cultural, political and legal spheres, regardless of wealth or social position, and access to participation in the democratic process
- Co-operation should be the main governing factor in economic relations, in order to ensure a greater amount, and a just distribution, or wealth
- All people are entitled to dignity, self-respect and the opportunity to work
- All people may own wealth or property for their own use, but in any conflict of tinerest people are always more important than property and the state must ensure a just distribution of wealth
- The Treaty of Waitangi is the founding document of New Zealand, and should be honoured in the Party, government, society and whanau
- The same basic human rights, protected by the State, apply to all people, regardless of race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, age, faith, political belief or disability
- Read more in the Labour Party Constitution
- To promote a fair and just society, work for the elimination of poverty and injustice, and create an environment where the care and welfare of one's neighbour is important
- Promotion of self-determination for Maori
- Social orgnisation, including rights and reciprocal obligations consistent with being part of a collective
- To consistently work for unity among Maori people
- To encourage, maintain and promote spiritual identity and connection with the land, and break down secular and non-secular divisions to promote a holistic approach to life
- To assist Maori to establish and maintain their connections to their own land
- An active exercise of responsibility in a manner beneficial to resources and the welfare of the people
- To support endeavours by Maori to establish and maintain our whanau, hapu, and iwi connections and continue our positive contribution to wider society
- Toensure the revitalisation of Te Reo Maori, and promote wider recognition of te reo maori as the first and official language of the country
- Read more about the Maori Party Kaupapa in the Party's Constitution
- Loyalty to our country, its democratic principles, and our Sovereign as Head of State
- National and personal security
- Equal citizenship and equal opportunity
- Individual freedom and choice
- Personal responsibility
- Competitive enterprise and reward for achievement
- Limited government
- Strong families and caring communities
- Sustainable develoment of our environment
- Read more in the National Party Constitution
- Put New Zealanders and New Zealand First
- Open Accountable Governance
- Export-led Economics
- Employing New Zealanders
- Education as an Investment
- Rebuilding Public Health
- Less Tax
- Upskilling New Zealanders
- More from Welfare
- Focused Foreign Policy
- Proactive Environmental Policy
- Ceasing State Asset Sales
- Anti-Corruption Commission
- Electoral Reform by Electors
- The People's Policies
- Read more on NZ First's Fifteen Principles
- Build and safeguard a fair, free and open society that values our communities, families and individuals
- Economically responsible and socially liberal policy
- A clear taxation system in order to ensure fair distribution and limited burdens
- Efficient public services to give tax-payers the best value for their tax dollars
- Strive to see a country that gives the same opportunities to thrive to all, where matters of birth, sexuality, gender and culture are all welcome
- To act as a good international citizen, our country should strengthen our efforts towards realising international human rights, work towards free and fair trade agreeements and collaborate on issues affecting our global community
- Champion the realisation of universal human rights, defend the rights to speek, write, worshop, associate and vote freely, and protect the rights of citizens to enjoy privacy in their own lives and homes
- Future-oriented policy should be directed towards making sure our families and children get the best start in life and experience the full opportunities New Zealand has to offer
- Read more about United Future's Principles in the Party's Constitution
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