Political direction
The party emphasises direct democracy, local decision-making, civil liberties, government transparency and public access to natural spaces.
No seats in Parliament2026 policies still being released
Outdoors & Freedom
NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party
Also known as: Freedom, freedom
Focused on civil liberties and direct democracy. The party has extended from outdoor access rights and environmental issues to opposing mandates and the concentration of central power.
The party in 60 seconds
Published policy claims
Te Tiriti and democracyParty position
What this means
Drawing on the Swiss system, give citizens binding tools to veto legislation and to initiate law.
Law, justice and rightsParty position
What this means
Strengthen the protections in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act, and improve government transparency.
Te Tiriti and democracyParty position
What this means
Devolve more decision-making power and funding to local communities.
Climate and environmentParty position
What this means
Protect public access to outdoor spaces, the natural environment and local communities.
HealthParty position
What this means
Argues that mental health assessment should consider physical, nutritional, psychological, social and environmental factors together, and supports trauma treatment and long-term residential care options.
Evidence and checks
Verification note: The policy page is undated and some of its arguments cite older material. Only the service direction proposed by the party is recorded here.
Verified key people
Sue Grey
Party leader
What happened, in date order
Party record
Direct democracy made a core policy
The party's 2026 policy pages highlight citizen-led referendums and law-making tools.
PartyMap has not yet found an independent official assessment directly tied to this record.
Election
Did not enter Parliament at the 2023 general election
The party contested the 2023 general election but did not reach the threshold to enter Parliament.