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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 >>

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 >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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