Political direction
The party emphasises public ownership, strong unions, progressive taxation, universal welfare, the Treaty of Waitangi and opposition to wars of aggression.
No seats in ParliamentPolicy platform published
Alliance Party
Alliance Party of Aotearoa New Zealand
Describes itself explicitly as a socialist party, focused on public ownership, labour rights, universal public services, redistribution of wealth and an independent foreign policy.
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Published policy claims
Economy and taxParty position
What this means
Return water supply, electricity, telecommunications, rail, shipping, ports and airports to public ownership.
Economy and taxParty position
What this means
Raise wages and job security, strengthen union rights, and recognise the value of unpaid work.
Economy and taxParty position
What this means
Shift more of the tax burden from wage income to wealth, and extend universal social welfare.
Te Tiriti and democracyParty position
What this means
Uphold the Treaty of Waitangi, remedy historical breaches, and protect te reo Māori and Māori culture.
HealthElection promise
What this means
Move primary care to publicly funded, salaried multidisciplinary teams, bringing general practice, dental, optometry and mental health services together in community centres and free at the point of use.
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Verification note: No cost estimate or implementation timetable has been published.
EducationParty position
What this means
Makes free education and free health care campaign priorities for 2026, funded through a more progressive tax system.
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Verification note: The party website does not say which stages of education would be covered, and does not publish costs.
Climate and environmentParty position
What this means
Argues for a gradual shift of the economy away from fossil fuels, with public intervention to protect the environment and workers affected by industry transition.
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Verification note: No target year, sector pathway or emissions target has been published.
Foreign affairs and sovereigntyParty position
What this means
Sets out social justice, diplomacy, opposition to wars of aggression and Pacific solidarity as the principles of an independent foreign policy.
Evidence and checks
Verification note: Only statements of principle are available at present, and no separate foreign affairs or defence policy document has been released.
Housing and transportElection promise
What this means
Proposes building 50,000 state houses within ten years through a public housing investment fund and a new public works department, along with stronger protections for tenants.
Evidence and checks
Verification note: The party website does not yet publish full costs or an annual building programme.
Verified key people
Victor Billot
Party leader
Maritime Union of New Zealand, 2009, CC BY 2.0What happened, in date order
Party record
Alliance Party releases foreign affairs, defence and international relations policy
On 4 October 2026, the Alliance Party released its Foreign Affairs, Defence, and International Relations Policy. The party said the policy emphasises internationalism, non-alignment, disarmament and decolonisation, and supports a strong United Nations, the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone and the Sustainable Development Goals. It also pledged to immediately end intelligence sharing and seek the full demilitarisation of the facilities concerned.
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Alliance Party announces first Trade Policy installment
The Alliance Party announced the first installment of its Trade Policy on 28 September 2026.
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Alliance Party releases constitutional policy
On 26 September 2026, the Alliance Party released a constitutional policy it said centres Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supports lowering the threshold for entering Parliament and processes to recall elected candidates.
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Party record
Alliance Party releases Retirement and Aged Care Policy
On 25 September 2026, the Alliance Party announced the release of its Retirement and Aged Care Policy, proposing to keep the pension universal, raise the couple rate, and end the asset test for rest home care.
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Alliance Party details child poverty policy
On 23 September 2026, the Alliance Party said it had further detailed its social security and welfare policies, focused on eliminating child poverty, and added detail to its previously announced Universal Child Benefit.
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Alliance Party announces housing policy
On 23 September 2026, the Alliance Party announced its housing policy, including a 5-year public housing and infrastructure building plan.
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Alliance Party releases 2026 Justice Policy
On 21 September 2026, the Alliance Party released its 2026 Justice Policy, proposing measures focused on preventing and repairing harm and supporting victims.
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Alliance Party announces small business, local enterprise and cooperative policy
On 17 September 2026, the Alliance Party announced a policy to support small businesses, local enterprises and cooperatives.
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Alliance Party announces gender equality and economic security policy
On 16 September 2026, the Alliance Party announced a gender equality and economic security policy including at least 52 weeks' paid parental leave, a Universal Child Benefit, and stronger pay equity enforcement.
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Alliance announces plan to rebuild universal social security
On 14 September 2026, the Alliance Party published its proposed 2026 election social security policy, including a Universal Benefit and welfare system changes.
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Alliance calls for a Universal Child Benefit
On 19 August 2026, the Alliance called for a Universal Child Benefit.
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Party registration completed
The Electoral Commission added the Alliance Party to the register of political parties, allowing it to contest the party vote in 2026.
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