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	Political parties in New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Political parties in New Zealand evolved towards the end of the 19th century out of interest groups and personal cliques.
		A party focused on establishing a Republic of New Zealand.
		A party which campaigned in the 1963 elections on a platform of reducing the size of the government, introducing a written constitution, and restoring the upper house of Parliament.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Political_parties_in_New_Zealand (3221 words)

	Alliance (New Zealand political party) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Alliance, in New Zealand politics, is a left-wing political party.
		It is a strong supporter of New Zealand's nuclear-free policy, and believes that New Zealand should not participate in military action taken by the United States.
		Jill Ovens, a former candidate and the new party president, was critical of McCarten's ties to the Māori Party, saying that working both for the Alliance and the Māori Party at the same time represented a conflict of interests.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alliance_(New_Zealand_political_party) (1933 words)

	New Zealand Progressive Party - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Progressive Party (initially the Progressive Coalition) is a political party in the New Zealand Parliament.
		The Progressive Party was established by a faction of the Alliance, a left-wing party that does not presently hold seats in parliament but which was once the third largest party there.
		In particular, the party's parliamentary leader (Jim Anderton) and the party's organizational leader (Matt McCarten) became involved in a significant dispute.
	www.lighthousepoint.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/New_Zealand_Progressive_Party (752 words)

	ACT New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The following year, with the new MMP electoral system making it easier for smaller parties to gain seats, ACT New Zealand was established as a separate political party based on the association's views.
		ACT argued that she should be forced to resign from parliament, as her departure from the party left ACT with fewer seats than the public had chosen to give it at the last election.
		In the end, however, Hide was successful, and was announced as the party's new leader on 13 June 2004.
	www.lexington-fayette.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/ACT_New_Zealand (989 words)

	New Zealand National Front - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The New Zealand National Front was founded by Brian Thompson of Ashburton (who had earlier been the New Zealand secretary for the League of Empire Loyalists) in 1968, although its operation was erratic.
		The National Front describes itself as "the leading organisation in New Zealand concerned with the preservation and advancement of unique New Zealand European culture." and considers itself to be "patriotic and nationalistic".
		The party's policy platform is primarily based around militarist and anti-immigrant themes, and often incorporates elements of survivalism.
	www.americancanyon.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/New_Zealand_National_Front (1595 words)

	New Zealand Government (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The principle administrative body in New Zealand is the cabinet, which consists of the Prime ministers in charge of departments.
		The principle political parties of New Zealand are the Labour Party and the Nationalist Party.
		New Zealand has 12 regions and unitary authorities and they are each governed by a council.
	www.eden.rutgers.edu /~roccosc/newgov.html (248 words)

	New Zealand Foreign and Defence Policy at the End of the 20th Century: Views of Political Parties (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ron Mark of New Zealand First emphasises the importance of the domestic dimension of foreign and defence policy, noting that his party was founded on the fundamental principle that the interests of New Zealand and of New Zealanders, not their class loyalties, were paramount.
		Rouben Azizian is a senior lecturer in political studies at the University of Auckland and acting chairperson of the Auckland branch of the NZIIA.
		New Zealand is particularly well suited to the role of a peacekeeping force, because as a small nation it does not constitute a threat to other countries.
	www.vuw.ac.nz /css/docs/reports/Preelection.html (6635 words)

	Political Parties New Zealand NZ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Party born of the dreams and aspirations of tangata whenua to achieve self-determination whanau, hapu and iwi within their own land; to speak with a strong, independent and united voice; and to live according to kaupapa handed down by their ancestors
		Network of New Zealanders who want the head of state to be elected by New Zealanders -- either directly or indirectly -- and the monarchical system abolished; based in Wellington
		Political party that seeks to change politics in New Zealand by puttting the focus back on the family; based in Wellington
	www.indexnz.com /Top/Society_and_Culture/Political_Parties/2 (147 words)

	POLITICAL PARTIES IN NEW ZEALAND (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Political parties in New Zealand evolved at the end of the 19th Century.
		The party was once a member of the Alliance (see above), and is one of the older parties in New Zealand.
		The party does not stress its association with this particular church, however, and attempts to appeal to Christians of any denomination as long as they are devout.
	www.websters-online-dictionary.org /definition/POLITICAL+PARTIES+IN+NEW+ZEALAND (930 words)

	New Zealand National Front - SmartyBrain Encyclopedia and Dictionary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The New Zealand National Front is a small far-right organization in New Zealand.
		In 2004, it began the process of registering as an official political party (see the article on political parties in New Zealand for more information on what this entails).
		The current leader of the New Zealand National Front is Kyle Chapman, who has a record of racist violence, including the arson of a marae.
	smartybrain.com /index.php/New_Zealand_National_Front (265 words)

	Campaigns & Elections: Kiwis look to primaries for the first time (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		New Zealand, with a population of about 4 million people, has a parliamentary system of government closely patterned on that of the United Kingdom.
		Additionally, according to the party rules, "Prior to the commencement of the primary, candidates will agree that once a new leader is appointed, they will unite behind that person." In the United States bitter and divisive primaries often leave the winners battered and bruised as they go into general elections.
		ACT New Zealand is a self-proclaimed "classical liberal" party founded in 1994 by Sir Roger Douglas, a former Labour member of parliament, and Hon.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m2519/is_7_25/ai_n6240742 (952 words)

	WIN Party (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It was founded by a group of publicans and bar-owners who objected to the government's ban on smoking in bars and restaurants, introduced in December 2004.
		According to the party's leaders, opposition to the smoking ban is the party's primary campaign plank, but other related issues will also be given attention.
		The party has been given official registration, but has chosen not to field candidates in the upcoming 2005 elections.
	vb.game-host.org /en/WIN_(New_Zealand).htm (180 words)

	Political Jobs in New Zealand - Politics in New Zealand - Political Resources in New Zealand
		National people want a shared future for New Zealanders, where everyone enjoys the benefits of a modern economy, where effort is rewarded, entrepreneurs and innovators are championed and high education standards are the norm.
		ACT New Zealand is one of the many third parties in New Zealand.
		From the web-site: "ACT New Zealand is a modern liberal party that promotes an open, progressive and benevolent society in which individuals have inherent freedoms and responsibilities.
	www.politixgroup.com /nz.htm (623 words)

	Political Parties New Zealand NZ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Social-democratic, left party; combines a concern for the environment with the need to create a progressive mixed economy and welfare state; believes in free education and health for all, jobs, welfare for the umemployed, and world peace
		Political party that seeks to enforce tighter immigration controls, put an end to the `Treaty of Waitangi grievance industry', fix lawlessness and so on; party headquarters is in Wellington
		Political party that espouses an individualistic philosophy and is committed to shrinking the power & influence of government in every area of life; founded by Ian Fraser; headquartered in Auckland
	www.indexnz.com /Top/Society_and_Culture/Political_Parties (305 words)

	Te Puna Web Directory > NZ > Government, Law and Politics > Politics > Political Parties
		The Green Party is an active political party which contest elections and is represented in Parliament.
		The political party, its history, principles, policy, press releases, publications, constitution, rules, and archive are available.
		New Zealand First is a political party that has contested general elections and has Members of Parliament.
	webdirectory.natlib.govt.nz /dir/en/nz/government-law-and-politics/politics/political-parties (433 words)

	New Zealand National Front - Official Website
		New Zealand National Front does not accept that international organisations like the United Nations, the World Bank, or private foreign financial interests know what is best for New Zealand, or have the New Zealand peoples best interest at heart.
		New Zealand National Front policy is the most Christian policy of all New Zealand political parties.
		New Zealand National Front recognises te Tiriti o Waitangi as this nations founding constitutional document, that is te Tiriti, not the fake 1975 government job to suit their New World Order.
	www.nationalfront.org.nz (922 words)

	Radio Australia - News - New Zealand polls indicate close election (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		New Zealand opposition leader, Don Brash, says the electorate is ready for a change of goverment.
		The main political parties in New Zealand are heading into their last week of election campaigning with the race still too close to call.
		The Greens, the Maori party or New Zealand First could all hold the balance of power after the September 17 election.
	www.abc.net.au /ra/news/stories/s1458379.htm (361 words)

	Articles - NewLabour Party (New Zealand) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		NewLabour was the name chosen by Jim Anderton, an MP and former President of the New Zealand Labour Party, for his new left-of-centre party in 1989.
		NewLabour was established by a number of Labour Party members whom left the party in reaction to "Rogernomics", the economic policies implemented by the Labour Party's Minister of Finance, Roger Douglas, which saw the traditionally left-wing Labour Party swing heavily to the right.
		He remained the party's sole representative in Parliament, which was now dominated by the National Party with 67 seats out of 97.
	www.gaple.com /articles/NewLabour_Party_(New_Zealand) (373 words)

	Freedom in the World 2001 - 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Despite the global economic downturn, New Zealand's resource-based economy avoided a recession in 2001, although growth slowed late in the year.
		Seeking to sharpen New Zealand's economic competitiveness in the face of increasing global competition, the Labor government in 1984 began cutting farm subsidies, trimming tariffs, and privatizing many industries.
		Bolger led the National Party to reelection in 1993 and again in 1996 before being forced to resign in 1997 by an intraparty coup led by Jenny Shipley, the transport minister.
	www.freedomhouse.org /research/freeworld/2002/countryratings/new-zealand.htm (544 words)

	The Press (Canterbury, New Zealand): Parties on nuclear issues@ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Only one of the seven main political parties says New Zealand should withdraw from the Anzus pact and five-power defence arrangement.
		Larry Ross, of New Brighton, asked the parties through ``The Press'' if they would withdraw from nuclear weapons-based alliances like Anzus, the five-power defence arrangement, and the UK-USA spy treaty.
		Alliance leader Jim Anderton was the only party leader who said he would withdraw from Anzus and the...
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:42094642&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf (171 words)

	Gender and Political Leadership in New Zealand (Research Note 14 1997-98)
		Because of this trend, the 1993 figure of 21 per cent of women represented in the New Zealand Parliament is considered exceptionally high for a country with a FPP electoral system.
		Within the Labour Party, two places are reserved for women on the Council of the Labour Party and the Women's Council, revived in 1975, is a formal part of the party structure.
		In addition, both the major parties have sought to extend their appeal to women in the electorate, and increasing the representation of women in Parliament has been seen as one means of achieving this.
	www.aph.gov.au /library/pubs/rn/1997-98/98rn14.htm (1004 words)

	Political Resources on the Net - New Zealand I (Parties and Organizations)
		Elections to the New Zealand House of Representatives
		New Zealand Progressive Political Party A NZ socialist party
		New Zealand National Front A political party dedicated to preserving kiwi culture
	www.politicalresources.net /nz.htm (84 words)

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