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Conservative NZ Announces 2026 Party List

Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 9:11 am | Conservative Party

Party Leader Helen Houghton says the decision to place a small number of highly capable people at the top of the list reflects the party’s commitment to quality, experience, and effective representation. More >>

We Conservatives Are The Opposite Of The Opportunity Party

Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 8:32 am | Conservative Party

We stand for Polices That Work (pragmatic policies that have been shown to work - whether in New Zealand or overseas). More >>

Immigration And Employment Practices — Time For Transparency

Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 4:31 pm | Conservative Party

This is not an attack on Indian people, Indian businesses or any other ethnic community. New Zealand welcomes people who come here legally, contribute to our economy and abide by our laws. More >>

A Win For Free Speech: Helen Houghton Challenges ‘Extremist’ Label And Secures Public Apology

Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 3:58 pm | Conservative Party

Conservatives believe that people should be free to express their political, religious and social views without being vilified or falsely associated with movements or ideologies they do not support. More >>

Condemnation Of Real Estate Authority’s Decision: Breach Of Fundamental Rights And Failure To Uphold The Law

Friday, 4 September 2026, 1:26 pm | Conservative Party

By compelling Dickson to engage with beliefs and practices contrary to her own, the Authority has acted in a manner inconsistent with the Bill of Rights, as argued by her counsel. More >>

Condemnation Of Real Estate Authority’s Decision: Breach Of Fundamental Rights And Failure To Uphold The Law

Friday, 4 September 2026, 8:56 am | Conservative Party

The Real Estate Authority must be held accountable for its disregard of statutory limits, human rights, and procedural fairness. More >>

Conservatives NZ Launches New Website Ahead Of 2026 General Election

Monday, 24 August 2026, 7:10 am | Conservative Party

Party Leader Helen Houghton says the new website is an important part of ensuring voters can go directly to the source to understand what Conservatives NZ stands for. More >>

Health Policy – Supporting Evidence; Implementation

Monday, 17 August 2026, 8:17 am | Conservative Party

The central problem is not simply how much New Zealand spends on healthcare. It is whether patients receive care in a reasonable timeframe. More >>

Conservative Party Announce Mel Libre To The Team

Friday, 14 August 2026, 3:46 pm | Conservative Party

A retired Certified Public Accountant and lawyer in the Philippines, Mel migrated to New Zealand in 2005 and has built a strong connection with the community he now calls home. More >>

Pronoun Police In Tāmaki Campaign

Friday, 14 August 2026, 7:26 am | Conservative Party

"I stand with these women. They should not be punished simply for having the courage to express an opinion when they were asked about politics," says Conservative Party Leader, Helen Houghton. More >>

Free Speech Union Faces Extraordinary Hypocrisy Test Over HDCA Court Action

Thursday, 13 August 2026, 1:52 pm | Conservative Party

“If the FSU is genuinely a free-speech org, it should defend the principle of free expression even when the speaker is Martyn Bradbury — & even when the person seeking to restrict that speech is one of its own Board members,” says Stephen Taylor. More >>

Conservative Party Announces Doug Lyell As Northland Candidate

Monday, 10 August 2026, 8:27 am | Conservative Party

Born and raised in New Zealand and coming from farming stock around Te Awamutu, Doug spent his teenage years in Torbay on Auckland's North Shore. More >>

Conservative Party "Climate" Policy

Monday, 10 August 2026, 7:11 am | Conservative Party

New Zealand should encourage the cheap and abundant supply of all kinds of energy. No form of energy, however, should enjoy state subsidy. More >>

Conservative Party Announces Karl Thomas as Rangitata Candidate

Saturday, 8 August 2026, 4:02 pm | Conservative Party

The New Zealand Conservative Party is proud to announce that Karl Thomas, the Party's Spokesman for Agriculture and Rural Affairs, will contest the Rangitata electorate at the upcoming General Election. Party Leader Helen Houghton welcomed Karl's candidacy, ... More >>

Conservative Party Announces Experienced Healthcare Leader As North Shore Candidate

Thursday, 6 August 2026, 3:20 pm | Conservative Party

With more than 20 years of experience in New Zealand's health sector, Marie brings extensive real-world leadership, management and frontline experience to the Conservative Party team. More >>

Conservative Party Announces Experienced Healthcare Leader As North Shore Candidate

Thursday, 6 August 2026, 1:59 pm | Conservative Party

As the Conservative Party's North Shore candidate, Marie Drury will campaign on policies that strengthen families, restore responsible government and deliver practical policy solutions that work for New Zealand. More >>

Defending The Absolute Right To Freedom Of Speech In New Zealand

Thursday, 6 August 2026, 11:39 am | Conservative Party

The Conservative Party of New Zealand calls on lawmakers, the judiciary, and the public to recognise that true freedom of speech can only exist when it is absolute. More >>

Conservative Party Announces Steve Chick As Waimakariri Candidate

Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 2:17 pm | Conservative Party

Steve and his wife, Suzy, live on a 10-acre property in North Canterbury, where they have raised their four sons, now aged between 22 and 28. More >>

Conservative Party Announces Steve Chick As Waimakariri Candidate

Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 8:46 am | Conservative Party

"It would be an honour to represent the people of Waimakariri in Parliament and to be a strong voice for local families, businesses, and communities," says Steve Chick. More >>

Child Protection Policy

Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 4:15 pm | Conservative Party

The policy has been developed with the intent of creating the best possible conditions for the welfare of every child and supporting parents in all decisions affecting their children. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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