Sovereign Policies

Every student should receive in-depth digital education starting in Year 6. Instead of a token one day per week of digital technology, the curriculum will integrate hands-on programming projects utilising AI throughout the academic year to better prepare students for a technology-driven world.

Mixed-age or combined classrooms must be staffed with at least two teachers and have clearly separated curricula, ensuring focused instruction and improved academic outcomes.

Parents must be allowed to express their concerns about school policies freely. The Ministry of Education will ensure schools do not bar honest dialogue between parents and administrators.

The educational environment must remain politically neutral. Any form of ideological advocacy – such as sexual orientation campaigning – is prohibited to maintain focus on academic learning and critical thinking.

Admissions to higher education should be based solely on merit. This policy eliminates race-based quotas or criteria, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants.

An external auditing agency will review government spending to detect fraud, waste, or misappropriation, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.

The government must work toward a surplus each fiscal year, promoting fiscal responsibility and economic stability.

Government expenditures will be limited to no more than 95% of total revenue, ensuring balanced budgets, preventing overspending and reducing national debt.

Exempting construction materials and labour from GST will lower building costs and help alleviate the housing crisis by reducing overheads for builders.

Essential items such as food and medically required care will remain GST-free, easing the financial burden on low-income households.

A fixed ceiling on annual property rate hikes will protect homeowners from excessive cost increases by limiting rate rises to a predetermined percentage.

GST will not be applied to mandatory fees such as vehicle registration and council consents, ensuring citizens are not overcharged for essential government services.

Designed to foster small businesses and startups, increasing the GST threshold to $150k will allow these businesses to hire employees prior to facing a GST tax burden.

GST on new home sales makes it difficult for builders to compete with existing home sales. Eliminating GST on new builds will increase housing supply.

This policy continues the current prohibition on the cultivation of GMOs in New Zealand to protect natural ecosystems and New Zealand's 'Pure' product reputation.

Investments in new technologies, training programmes, and equipment are essential to modernise the armed forces and maintain effective defence and deterrent operations.

Rejoining the Australia‑US defence pact will reinforce mutual security commitments and improve interoperability in joint military operations.

Prohibit military engagements that do not hold direct benefit to our nation.

All meetings between government officials and foreign representatives, other than with our security partners, must be fully transparent, with no private discussions that could conceal inappropriate influence.

Government grants exceeding $20,000 must be subject to external audits, ensuring transparency and accountability in the distribution of public funds.

To eliminate agency and official non-compliance, the Ombudsman's findings will be legally binding. For egregious or repeated breaches, the Ombudsman will be empowered to seek substantial fines against both agencies and individuals, and refer them for criminal prosecution.

Government resources cannot be used for political promotion or to subsidise media outlets, ensuring public funds are dedicated solely to essential services.

Oppose state-funded media initiatives, such as the former PIJF, that can serve as tools for political manipulation.

Prohibit secrecy in contracts and asset sales to provide full transparency in public and private transactions.

Prohibit lobbying and bribery practices that result in the capture of politicians, political parties and government departments and compromise democratic governance. Foreign political donations and gifts are strictly prohibited

Banks must provide full access to loan documents and payment histories for transactions involving foreign entities, ensuring transparency in financial dealings.

Measures will be taken to prevent foreign investors from acquiring controlling stakes in companies that own New Zealand land and vital resources and commodities.

Entities backed by foreign governments will be barred from owning property or resource rights in New Zealand, preserving national sovereignty.

A government-managed job listing site will ensure that citizens and permanent residents are given priority in employment opportunities, supporting domestic workforce development.

Immigration targets will be lowered to align with national capacity and integration capabilities, preventing over-extension of social and economic systems.

Government grants will support companies that train New Zealanders for key positions, addressing skill shortages and boosting domestic employment.

Overly restrictive zoning will be reformed with objective criteria to facilitate residential construction and alleviate housing shortages.

A definitive cut-off date will be established for submitting property claims, ensuring timely resolution of disputes.

A bond, refundable upon success and based on a percentage of the property’s value, will be charged for filing a claim, deterring frivolous submissions and ensuring only serious claims are processed. If the claim fails, the landowner receives the full bond amount. Currently claims create hardship for the landowner with no risk to the claimant.

Fees for resource consent reviews will be capped at reasonable rates, making property development more affordable.

The Building Act will provide an objective standard for defining housing units, preventing local councils from using arbitrary classifications - for the purpose of the resource management act - that could limit development.

A photon cancer therapy machine, for example, will be procured to provide more targeted treatment with fewer side effects than traditional radiation.

Melanoma treatment wait times will be reduced from 115 days to 15 days, ensuring timely and potentially life-saving care.

Seizure patients or cancer and terminally ill patients suffering from pain will have access to cannabis, enabling effective pain management and dignity in end-of-life care.

Government-imposed mandatory medical interventions will be prohibited, protecting individual rights and preventing abuse of emergency health powers.

The publication of health statistics will be expedited to ensure up-to-date information is available, particularly during public health emergencies.

Government hiring and promotions will be based solely on skills, experience, and merit, ensuring these positions are filled by the most qualified individuals.

Enhanced rules for real estate transactions will prevent fraud and non-disclosure, ensuring transparency and protecting both buyers and sellers.

The RMA consent process will be streamlined to reduce bureaucratic delays while maintaining essential environmental safeguards.

Citizens will have the unequivocal right to defend themselves within their homes, ensuring personal safety without undue legal repercussions.

A cap will be placed on the size of land holdings by national and local governments, ensuring fair competition with the private sector.

The government will be restricted from directly competing with private enterprises, promoting a healthy, competitive market environment.

The ban on semi‑automatic rifles will be reversed, allowing responsible ownership.

New Zealand will withdraw from international frameworks such as UNDRIP and the Paris Climate Agreement as they compromise national autonomy. This will ensure domestic policies are developed locally and independently.

Reject ideologically driven policies and rules intended to invoke climate, political or other activism.

End all state-sponsored gender ideology and sexual orientation advocacy. No state-funded transition surgery or medication.

Prohibit policies that prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Investments in domestic energy resources, including wells and refining capacity, will ensure that critical energy needs are met without reliance on imports.

Offshore exploration will resume in areas that do not impinge on protected marine environments, balancing energy needs with ecological preservation.

Feebate schemes that distort market forces will be eliminated, allowing consumer choices to be driven by genuine market dynamics.

Remove restrictions on mining and drilling. Invest in oil refining infrastructure.

Harsher sentences for those involved in the production and sale of methamphetamines will deter drug trafficking and reduce community harm.

Additional funding and legislative tools will be provided to law enforcement to effectively target organised crime and gang-related activities.

New Zealand will not cede jurisdiction to foreign tribunals or courts. For example, the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) Tribunal created by the CPTPP.

New Zealand will formulate independent public health policies free from external influence.

Participation in international organisations like the UN will be fully disclosed to ensure that any foreign influence is transparent.

End participation in international agendas/agreements such as UN Agenda 2030, Net Zero and the Paris Agreement, ensuring that national priorities are maintained.

Prohibit the sale of State assets and national resources—including minerals and land—to foreign entities, preserving our national assets.

Laws that allow police to enter homes without a warrant or immediate danger will be repealed, protecting individual privacy, property rights and preventing intimidation of outspoken government critics.

Interim orders suppressing suspect names will be limited in duration to protect the rights of victims and ensure public accountability.

All significant legislative or policy changes must be put to a public vote, ensuring that major shifts reflect the will of the people.

Referendums with a 67% super majority public vote will be binding. Public-initiated referendums will have a lowered signature threshold (from 400,000 to 100,000) to facilitate electorate participation in the legislative process.

Access to building regulation documents will be free, ensuring that vital information is readily available to all stakeholders.

Consultation processes that delay resource consents—such as Iwi consultations—will be abolished to streamline approvals.

The current appraisal process will be replaced with a more flexible system that encourages the use of innovative building technologies.

Local and Regional councils will replace arbitrary designations like "Significant Natural Areas" and "Outstanding Landscape" with objective, standardised criteria, focused on individual property rights, to enable appropriate land development.

Local authorities will adhere to strict debt limits, borrowing only for core community needs and avoiding non-essential spending.

Citizens have the right to publicly disclose their vote on election day without fear, reinforcing transparency and accountability. For example, publicised exit-polls and transparency can have fraud deterrent value, which current policy prevents

A Bill of Rights that categorically outlaws race-based laws or governance practices will be upheld to ensure equality before the law.

Freedom of speech shall be inviolable, including the right to dissent, satire, and political parody—even if such expression causes offence. Prohibit laws that seek to censor "hate speech" and "disinformation".

Political satire and parody will be explicitly protected as fundamental components of a vibrant democracy.

The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act (NZBORA) will be treated as an unassailable constitutional safeguard, superior to any other laws, with any infringements subject to criminal accountability.

A new constitution will be drafted to limit executive power and protect individual liberties, serving as the ultimate check against government overreach.

Prohibit medical mandates and health policies that violate the absolute right to informed consent or impose any penalty or differential treatment including economic hardship.

Prohibit policies that sacrifice national resources and food production in the name of environmentalism. Prioritise food supply and security to sustain a thriving civilisation.

Prohibit any race-based governance structures, such as Maori wards and Maori Roll Seats in parliament.

Defend elected representation by prohibiting proposals that replace elected officials with unelected commissioners.