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Defence and foreign affairs
Global events have long had an impact on domestic politics in NZ, with protests against apartheid and nuclear weapons looming large in the collective memory. There is now heated debate about NZ’s place in an increasingly unstable and polarised world, as we find ourselves caught in the middle of growing tensions between our traditional security partner, the United States, and our largest trading partner, China.
Defence and foreign affairs
Global events have long had an impact on domestic politics in NZ, with protests against apartheid and nuclear weapons looming large in the collective memory. There is now heated debate about NZ’s place in an increasingly unstable and polarised world, as we find ourselves caught in the middle of growing tensions between our traditional security partner, the United States, and our largest trading partner, China.
Continue pursuing new trade deals
Recognise Māori expertise in indigenous development in connection with international projects
Protect indigenous intellectual property rights in trade agreements
Conduct a trade mission to India in the first 100 days
Ratify international convention on workplace organising
Work towards a global pandemic treaty
Tie NZ's carbon price to that of our trading partners
Abolish the Human Rights Commission
Increase defence spending
Ignore the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Withdraw from the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
Move the Devonport naval base to Northport
Prioritise a free trade agreement with India
Increase diplomatic support for Pasifika leaders
Increase support for Pacific countries adapting to climate change
Maintain an independent foreign policy
Focus defence spending on climate change, humanitarian aid and environmental monitoring
Oppose New Zealand's involvement in the AUKUS alliance
Continue public review of trade policy
Advocate against the militarisation of the Pacific
Promote climate change response initiatives through international institutions and trade
Officially recognise Palestine as a state
Support global decolonisation movements
Support Tagata Moana leadership on climate action
Support West Papua's independence
Assist Pacific Island states in marine protection initiatives
Expand international student recruitment to more countries
Prioritise signing a free trade deal with India
Pursue free trade deals with the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Pacific Alliance
Aim to reduce the impact of non-tariff barriers
Continue pursuing new trade deals
Recognise Māori expertise in indigenous development in connection with international projects
Protect indigenous intellectual property rights in trade agreements
Conduct a trade mission to India in the first 100 days
Ratify international convention on workplace organising
Work towards a global pandemic treaty
Tie NZ's carbon price to that of our trading partners
Abolish the Human Rights Commission
Increase defence spending
Ignore the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Withdraw from the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
Move the Devonport naval base to Northport
Prioritise a free trade agreement with India
Increase diplomatic support for Pasifika leaders
Increase support for Pacific countries adapting to climate change
Maintain an independent foreign policy
Focus defence spending on climate change, humanitarian aid and environmental monitoring
Oppose New Zealand's involvement in the AUKUS alliance
Continue public review of trade policy
Advocate against the militarisation of the Pacific
Promote climate change response initiatives through international institutions and trade
Officially recognise Palestine as a state
Support global decolonisation movements
Support Tagata Moana leadership on climate action
Support West Papua's independence
Assist Pacific Island states in marine protection initiatives
Expand international student recruitment to more countries
Prioritise signing a free trade deal with India
Pursue free trade deals with the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Pacific Alliance
Aim to reduce the impact of non-tariff barriers
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