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Post Election First Statement
Monday, 9 November 2026, 4:12 pm | Conservative Party
You cannot use a party's lack of polling support to justify denying it exposure, and then use that lack of exposure as evidence that the party has no public support. More >>
Conservative NZ Policy: Review And Reform Of The Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022
Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 8:59 am | Conservative Party
Parents should not be presumed abusive simply because they do not agree with a child's expressed gender identity or do not immediately support a particular social or medical course of action., More >>
New Zealand Is Being Taken For A Ride
Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 9:35 am | Conservative Party
In other countries (for example the USA and Canada), government immigration departments have been known to be penetrated by organised criminals, who use their positions to sell visas to their mates. More >>
We Are Ruled By Unelected Bureaucrats
Monday, 2 November 2026, 4:35 pm | Conservative Party
Ministers have little power to compel their senior staff to act according to their directions (and according to the will of the electorate). More >>
Fisheries Minister’s Ignoring Of Yellow Eyed Penguin Advice Raises Serious Questions
Monday, 2 November 2026, 4:31 pm | Conservative Party
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has instead chosen a smaller set net ban area than ministry officials thought would best protect endangered yellow-eyed penguins, according to a newly released document. More >>
Conservative Party Rues NZ’s Ignoring Of Environment
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 10:26 am | Conservative Party
The “clean, green, 100 percent pure” image is vital to New Zealand’s exports fetching premium prices with consumers who are increasingly environmentally aware and wanting quality in origin and production. More >>
Civil Wars, Chaos And Anarchy
Friday, 23 October 2026, 9:09 am | Conservative Party
Immigration must never come at the cost of our national identity, social cohesion or the safety of our communities. More >>
Fixing Our Broken Healthcare System
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 8:53 am | Conservative Party
Elect the Conservatives to Parliament, and we will ensure that outcomes in the public health sector and in ACC-funded healthcare are measured and monitored. More >>
Powering New Zealand Forward. The Conservative Party Electricity Policy
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 1:17 pm | Conservative Party
The wind doesn’t always blow, and rotating blades are a danger to flying wildlife. Environmental concerns such as the disposal of old turbine blades and potential asbestos exposure are yet to be resolved. More >>
Politicians Need To Respect Democracy Instead Of Abusing It, Says The Conservative Party
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 8:45 am | Conservative Party
Even with a select committee operating, bills can be passed despite being almost unanimously opposed by submitters. The Regulatory Standards Bill 2025 was passed despite 98 percent of public submissions opposed. More >>
Conservatives Call For A Halt To Carbon Farming "Failure And Disaster"
Monday, 19 October 2026, 5:46 pm | Conservative Party
Helen Houghton Conservative Party leader said the practice of carbon farming under the flawed Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) was a failure economically and environmentally. More >>
Conservative Party Update
Monday, 19 October 2026, 1:42 pm | Conservative Party
The Conservative Party are releasing a number of policies this week. More >>
Warning Contentious Fisheries/Conservation Law Changes Are Not Dead
Monday, 19 October 2026, 8:33 am | Conservative Party
“Don’t be fooled by government ministers put them on the back burner. It’s simply an election ploy. It’s safe bet those ministers if in government in 2027 will ram them through.” More >>
Teaching Council Must Put Child Safety Ahead Of Ideological Policing
Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 8:16 pm | Conservative Party
Helen Houghton said the case demands a serious examination of how the Teaching Council allocates its attention, resources and disciplinary powers. More >>
Right To Life And Legal Recognition Of The Unborn Child In The Third Trimester Policy Principle
Monday, 12 October 2026, 10:03 am | Conservative Party
We will introduce legislation recognising an unborn child from the beginning of the third trimester, defined for the purposes of the legislation as 28 weeks gestation, as a distinct human life entitled to enhanced legal protection. More >>
Conservative Party Raises Concerns Over Electoral Commission Invoice Payments
Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 11:29 am | Conservative Party
We believe the Electoral Commission needs to be transparent about its processes and ensure that all political parties are treated fairly and consistently. More >>
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 >>
