Party vote
Community and inclusion
New Zealand prides itself on its history of egalitarianism, from women's suffrage to marriage equality. But the struggle for fair treatment, recognition and inclusion by marginalised groups continues. In recent years, these struggles have overlapped with debates around the limits and responsibilities of free speech.
Community and inclusion
New Zealand prides itself on its history of egalitarianism, from women's suffrage to marriage equality. But the struggle for fair treatment, recognition and inclusion by marginalised groups continues. In recent years, these struggles have overlapped with debates around the limits and responsibilities of free speech.
Abolish the Human Rights Commission
Oppose laws against hate speech
Abolish the Ministry for Women
Ban medical abortions and withdraw public funding for abortion services
Prohibit changes to a person's gender on birth certificates
Ban gender reassignment surgery and hormone therapies for young people
Require a children's interests analysis for government policy decisions
Fund advocacy services for people with disabilities
Increase funding for staff in aged care facilities
Retain current public transport discounts
Continue anti-vaping messaging for young people
Continue programme to provide young Māori with a path out of criminal offending
Introduce a card and app for citizens and residents up to the age of 30
Introduce and incentivise a national civic service programme
Increase income support for disabled people
Abolish the Human Rights Commission
Oppose laws against hate speech
Abolish the Ministry for Women
Ban medical abortions and withdraw public funding for abortion services
Prohibit changes to a person's gender on birth certificates
Ban gender reassignment surgery and hormone therapies for young people
Require a children's interests analysis for government policy decisions
Fund advocacy services for people with disabilities
Increase funding for staff in aged care facilities
Retain current public transport discounts
Continue anti-vaping messaging for young people
Continue programme to provide young Māori with a path out of criminal offending
Introduce a card and app for citizens and residents up to the age of 30
Introduce and incentivise a national civic service programme
Increase income support for disabled people
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