The New Zealand National Party was formed in 1936 to represent New Zealanders from all walks of life.
Today National is the largest political party in the New Zealand Parliament and leads the government.
National stands for freedom, choice, independence and ambition. We believe in less government not more red tape. We stand for personal freedom and responsibility.
The National Party seeks a safe, prosperous and successful New Zealand that creates opportunities for all New Zealanders to reach their personal goals and dreams.
We believe this will be achieved by building a society based on the following values:
Loyalty to our country, its democratic principles and our Sovereign as Head of State
National and personal security
Equal citizenship and equal opportunity
Individual freedom and choice
Personal responsibility
Competitive enterprise and rewards for achievement
Limited government
Strong families and caring communities
Sustainable development of our environment
What National Stands For
A globally competitive economy
Regular tax reductions
Higher standards in education
Tough on crime
Effective healthcare, sooner
Valuing families
Building opportunity for all
Encouraging ambition
The National Party was founded on principles of individual responsibility, private enterprise, and reward for individual effort. These principles are the only sure path to a society of personal freedom and rising standards of living for all.
We value honesty and fairness, hard work, respect for achievement, and integrity. These virtues underpin successful societies by reconciling the dynamism of free enterprise and the freedom of expression we value in a modern society, with the need for compassion, a sense of fair play, and our need to ensure safe communities for our children to grow up in
