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Policy Factsheets

We're delivering for New Zealanders. This page will be updated throughout the campaign as we release portfolio factsheets.

Read our 2017 Election Policies

Arts Culture and Heritage

National is committed to building a vibrant cultural sector that tells New Zealand’s stories and showcases our creativity to the world.

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Building and Construction

National has a comprehensive housing plan which will see 200,000 homes built over the next six years – that’s the equivalent of building four Dunedins.

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Climate Change

National takes climate change seriously and we are committed to New Zealand doing its fair share.

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Communications

National believes in connecting New Zealanders to each other and to the world.

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Community and Voluntary Sector

Volunteers make a huge contribution to New Zealand, from training our young sportspeople through to looking after our elderly and protecting our environment.

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Conservation

New Zealand has an incredible natural environment and National is committed to protecting it for future generations.

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Corrections

National is committed to a prison system which keeps dangerous offenders locked away and communities safe.

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Defence and National Security

National is proud to be globally-minded and outward looking. That’s why we’re continuing to invest in our world-class Defence Force and security services.

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Disability Issues

Around one in four New Zealanders are thought to have some form of disability and National is committed to supporting them.

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Economic Development

National’s vision for the economy is ambitious and it is delivering real results.

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Education

Every child succeeding

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Energy and Resources

An affordable and secure energy supply and competitive electricity market ensures the well-being of New Zealand households and supports a thriving economy.

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Environment

New Zealand’s environment is at the core of our quality of life, our national identity and our competitive advantage.

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Supporting Families

National is helping New Zealand families to get ahead.

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Foreign Affairs

From our backyard in the South Pacific and the Antarctic to global forums and trouble spots, National is ensuring New Zealand’s views and values are heard and taken into account.

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Greater Christchurch Regeneration

As we transition from the recovery to the regeneration of Canterbury, we have a unique chance to build a modern, vibrant city – better than it’s ever been.

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Health

Only National can manage the economy while also continuing to increase access to the world-class health services people need.

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Immigration

New Zealand’s openness to the world is an important part of our economic success – through trade, new ideas and attracting talented people from around the world. National embraces that.

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Infrastructure

Whether it is roads, rail, broadband, hospitals, or schools, New Zealanders all rely on high quality public infrastructure. Without it we simply can’t function.

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Law and Order - Police

The National-led Government is committed to making our communities safer. We are clamping down on crime, holding offenders to account and breaking the cycle of offending.

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Local Government

National believes strong local representation is the foundation of prosperous regions and communities.

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Maori Development

National recognises the significant gains to be made for New Zealand when Māori do better.

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Pacific Peoples

National is committed to making sure our Pacific families and communities thrive.

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Primary Industries

National believes that the strength of our economy depends on a healthy and prosperous primary sector.

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Racing

National is committed to seeing New Zealand’s racing industry flourish.

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Regional New Zealand

National is committed to backing our regions.

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Seniors

National recognises and respects the contribution older people have made to New Zealand and we have a proud record of achievement for seniors in our society.

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Sports and Recreation

National has significantly advanced the profile of New Zealand sport, both domestically and internationally.

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Tax & Finances

National has worked hard to get the government’s finances back in order while investing in new infrastructure and public services without raising taxes.

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Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment

A strong tertiary education sector ensures New Zealanders have the opportunity to participate in our growing economy.

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Trade

National knows that international trade is vital to our economic success. It underpins our businesses, it creates jobs and it lifts wages.

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Transport

National is committed to building the world-class infrastructure to ensure New Zealand continues to grow.

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Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

New Zealand is a world leader in its approach to the resolution of historic grievances. National understands that recognising the full potential of the Crown-Iwi relationship will have significant social, educational and economic benefits for New Zealand.

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Tourism

Under National tourism is thriving and is delivering jobs and opportunities for New Zealanders.

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Women

National backs women to succeed. New Zealand women are better educated than ever and getting into more leadership positions.

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Workplace Relations & Safety

We’ve brought a better balance to labour market rules, enabling businesses to grow while ensuring the rights of workers are protected.

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