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Philosophy - 'what we stand for'

ACT New Zealand Rodney Hide

Not
set out
on
their
website.

Green Part of Aotearoa New Zealand Jeanette Fitzsimons

The basis of ecological wisdom is that human beings are part of the natural world
Human needs can only be met without damage to other species that share the earth
The key to social responsibility is the just distribution of social and natural resources, locally and globally
For implementation, decisions will be made directly at the appropriate level by those affected
Non-violent conflict resolution is a principle that applies at all levels

New Zealand Labour Helen Clark

All people, either individually or in groups, may own wealth or property for their own use, but in any conflict of interest people are always more important than property and the state must ensure a just distribution of wealth
Co-operation, rather than competition, should be the main governing factor in economic relations, in order that a greater amount and a just distribution of wealth can be ensured
The Treaty of Waitangi is the founding document of New Zealand and that the Treaty should be honoured in government, society and the family
All people are entitled to dignity, self-respect and the opportunity to work

Maori Party

Dr Pita Sharples

 Te Tiriti o Waitangi: we want to face our past with courage, so we can build our future together
 Economy: we want to work together to make the nation great again by investing in ourselves to lead us to productivity on a grander scale
Whanau ora: we want to invest in our children and their children yet to come.  To feed their minds, to nurture their creativity; to appreciate the wonders of their identities, their languages, and their cultures
The Maori Party is committed to keeping our natural resources and environment healthy, safe and intact for everyone and for future generations
New Zealand National John Key

A globally competitive economy with regular tax reductions
Higher standards in education
Tough on crime
Effective healthcare, sooner
Valuing families
Building opportunity for all and encouraging ambition

New Zealand First Winston Peters

Put New Zealanders and New Zealand first
Immigration not to be used as an excuse for the failure to train and employ our own people
Cease the sale of strategic state assets
New Zealanders should pay less tax, and tax law should apply equally to all
Social welfare must assist recipients to become independent of the state

Progressive Coalition Hon Jim Anderton Not
set out
on
their
website.
United Future New Zealand Peter Dunne

A fair, democratic and open society, founded on the rule of law, integrity and justice, committed to the fundamental values of respect for life, liberty, equality and community
Economic freedom through an open market economy
The family as the primary unit for a sustainable society
A modern multicultural society which encourages social harmony and unity through respect for individual differences and cultural diversity
Self-reliance, personal responsibility and independence, and proper reward for effort

You can find the policy positions of more parties by checking these websites.
Alliance New Zealand
Democrats for Social Credit
Direct Democracy Party
Libertarianz
The Republic Party of New Zealand

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