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New Zealanders Have Long Prided Themselves On The Country’s Reputation For Fairness And The Rule Of Law
Sunday, 2 August 2026, 5:17 pm | Conservative Party
Yet, a close examination of the systems intended to hold judges accountable reveals a stark reality: no judge in New Zealand has ever been removed from office, and formal complaints or appeals rarely (if ever) result in any sanction or penalty against ... More >>
Conservative Leader Helen Houghton Enters Tāmaki Race, Promising Real-World Leadership
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 10:23 am | Conservative Party
Tāmaki deserves a representative who understands the challenges facing everyday New Zealanders and who is prepared to work tirelessly on their behalf, said Ms Houghton. More >>
Conservative Leader Helen Houghton Enters Tāmaki Race, Promising Real-World Leadership
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 7:38 am | Conservative Party
"Tāmaki deserves a representative who understands the challenges facing everyday New Zealanders and who is prepared to work tirelessly on their behalf," said Ms Houghton. More >>
Decision To Review Sexual Assault Cases Highlights Concerns Raised By Conservatives
Friday, 24 July 2026, 1:47 pm | Conservative Party
A clear and strengthening trend of police mismanagement in handling sexual complaints is now emerging, further eroding public confidence in the police’s ability to act fairly and impartially. More >>
Conservative Party Of New Zealand Urges Caution Over Proposed 'Yes Means Yes' Consent Law Reforms
Sunday, 19 July 2026, 5:31 pm | Conservative Party
Supporters of such reform argue that such reforms better protect sexual autonomy and encourage clearer communication between partners. More >>
NZ Judicial System Needs Change
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 7:26 pm | Conservative Party
Conservatives NZ will ensure that procedural mechanisms, including security for costs, cannot be used to deny ordinary New Zealanders their fundamental right to access the courts. More >>
When Justice Has A Price Tag: Can Ordinary New Zealanders Still Afford Their Day In Court?
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 8:35 am | Conservative Party
One of the greatest barriers to justice is not always the strength or weakness of a legal claim, but whether a person can afford to have that claim heard at all. More >>
Conservatives NZ Justice Policy
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 8:23 am | Conservative Party
Conservatives NZ will ensure that procedural mechanisms, including security for costs, cannot be used to deny ordinary New Zealanders their fundamental rights access to the courts. More >>
New Zealand Needs To Measure Judicial Error Rates To Strengthen Public Confidence In The Courts
Monday, 13 July 2026, 7:43 pm | Conservative Party
Calls are growing for New Zealand to undertake its first comprehensive study of judicial error rates, with advocates arguing that meaningful judicial accountability begins with reliable data rather than speculation. More >>
Judicial Independence Must Be Matched By Judicial Accountability
Monday, 13 July 2026, 3:57 pm | Conservative Party
The integrity of New Zealand's justice system depends not only on an independent judiciary, but also on public confidence that judges are accountable when significant errors occur. More >>
Conservative Party Of New Zealand Economic Policy Press Release
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 12:56 pm | Conservative Party
For competitive reasons, rates of income tax should be equal or lower than other countries such as Australia. Lower taxation rates encourage investment decisions based on the return rather than the tax benefit. More >>
Conservative Party New Policies Announcement
Monday, 6 July 2026, 12:14 pm | Conservative Party
Conservatives will press for a flat tax rate for individuals and for companies. Laffer Curve Theory demonstrates that lower taxation encourages full disclosure by individuals, small business and big companies. More >>
Government Backdown Over Environmental Issues Needs Post-Election Public Vigilance
Friday, 26 June 2026, 9:24 am | Conservative Party
Party leader Helen Houghton said the intentions behind the Fisheries Amendment Bill and Conservation Amendment bills will still remain and if ministers Jones and Potaka are still in government after election day, the bills are likely to resurface. More >>
Police Policy Commission Of Inquiry Into Under Performance And Corruption
Friday, 26 June 2026, 7:30 am | Conservative Party
The Conservative Party aim is to compel police to address faults and to rebuild public confidence and trust in the NZ Police. More >>
Has New Zealand Failed Its Oceans? Conservative Party Says Yes
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 2:56 pm | Conservative Party
The Conservative Party accepts the validity of claims that the Sustainable Fisheries Policy is now widely abused. More >>
Bureaucratic Usurpation Of Governance: Has New Zealand Lost Control Of Its Own Government?
Friday, 19 June 2026, 7:55 am | Conservative Party
Bureaucrats, elements of the Judiciary, and unelected advisors at both national and local levels have increasingly chosen to usurp the democratic mandate of elected representatives and the people they serve. More >>
Political Veteran Ross Meurant Returns To The Front Line With Conservative Policy Role
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 7:25 am | Conservative Party
Experienced law enforcement leader, former Member of Parliament and respected policy commentator brings decades of public service experience to strengthen the Conservative Party’s policy direction. More >>
More Than One Million Eligible New Zealanders Did Not Vote In The 2023 Election
Monday, 15 June 2026, 9:13 am | Conservative Party
Voting is more than a right—it is a means by which citizens influence the future direction of their country. More >>
More Than One Million Eligible New Zealanders Did Not Vote In The 2023 Election
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 6:48 pm | Conservative Party
As New Zealand looks ahead to the 2026 General Election, the challenge remains not only to inform citizens about the importance of voting but to encourage greater participation in the democratic process. More >>
Addressing Youth Unemployment Requires Long-Term Investment, Skills Pathways, And Practical Solutions
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 1:42 pm | Conservative Party
Youth unemployment in New Zealand is soaring at around 15%, which is roughly 3 times higher than the working population figure, which is itself at a near-nine-year high at 5.3%. More >>
