Political direction
The party argues that law and public services should protect women on the basis of biological sex, and opposes some gender identity policies.
No seats in Parliament2026 policies still being released
Women's Rights Party
Women's Rights Party
A feminist party with a gender-critical position, focused on rights based on biological sex, single-sex services and legal definitions.
The party in 60 seconds
Published policy claims
Law, justice and rightsParty position
What this means
Protect women-only toilets, changing rooms, refuges, hospital wards, sports and other single-sex services.
Law, justice and rightsParty position
What this means
Argues for defining women and men in law as biological categories.
HealthParty position
What this means
Opposes puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for people under 18, and seeks stricter age limits.
HealthElection promise
What this means
Fund women-only mental health services, particularly for survivors of violence and sexual assault.
Family and social policyParty position
What this means
Argues for income support for people raising children or caring for older people, and for higher minimum wages and benefits to improve women's incomes and retirement.
Evidence and checks
Verification note: The policy page does not give specific amounts, eligibility thresholds or a funding source.
EducationParty position
What this means
Supports keeping age-appropriate, scientifically accurate education on sex, relationships and consent, but wants the curriculum based on biological sex and gender identity content removed.
Evidence and checks
Verification note: No curriculum text or implementation method has been published.
Verified key people
Jill Ovens
Co-leader, National Secretary
Alliance Party, 2006, CC BY-SA 2.0What happened, in date order
Party record
Women's Rights Party announces suffrage flag raising at Parliament
On 26 September 2026, the Women's Rights Party announced that Katrina Biggs and party members raised a New Zealand suffrage flag at New Zealand's Parliament for the first time on 17 September 2026.
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Party record
Women's Rights Party profiles Sally Warren as list candidate
On 26 September 2026, the Women's Rights Party published a profile stating that Sally Warren is standing as a list candidate.
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Party record
Why the Women’s Rights Party Exists
Jill Ovens, national Secretary and co-leader of the Women’s Rights Party, described how she and others founded the independent Women’s Rights Party.
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Party record
Continued to release 2026 campaign policy
The party released policy on single-sex services, legal definitions, health care and the safety of women.
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Election
Contested the 2023 general election
The Women's Rights Party contested the 2023 general election but did not reach the threshold to enter Parliament.