UnitedFuture New Zealand
Within sixteen months New Zealand will have its next General Election. Prime Minister John Key will be seeking to equal Keith Holyoake’s record of four straight election victories. Opposition Leader Andrew Little’s goal will be more modest – he will be seeking to break the mould of his three predecessors and just win an election. […]
New Zealand is generally well regarded in the international community. That is probably one of the biggest things going for former Prime Minister Helen Clark (aside for the moment from her considerable and formidable personal skills and talents) in her bid to become the next United Nations’ Secretary-General. She comes from a country which is […]
UnitedFuture voters believe we must deliver a better deal for future generations of New Zealanders This month’s newsletter clearly reinforces UnitedFuture’s focus on implementing smart policy today that will ensure future generations of New Zealanders (that’s our children and grandchildren) will have the opportunity to thrive. The world is changing more quickly than ever, with […]
As someone who is coming to the end of her first term as an elected member of the Bay of Plenty Health Board and seeking a second term, I thought I might spend a few words on this very important portfolio. Firstly I think that our health system performs reasonably well but could and should […]
Over the past 18 months the UnitedFuture has been on a journey of rediscovery. This has involved engaging members through surveys and focus groups in a way that we’ve never done before. It was challenging at times but we distilled what we believed in and what makes us unique. We’re the party that is looking […]
Young people are being excluded from economic life by a combination of joblessness and barriers to the creation of start-ups. But, unleashing the energy, entrepreneurial spirit and technological genius of our youth is not just a moral imperative, but an economic necessity! We are at a crisis point in relation to our young people. According […]
There has been much comment recently that we have entered a “post truth” era of politics, where politicians not only no longer tell the truth, but worse, have given up any pretense of doing so. According to this line of argument, what matters most with voters is the impression that a politician’s comment leaves, rather […]
The branch meeting held in Auckland held on 3 July began with remembering our colleague Ken Smith who had died since the previous meeting. Ken was a stalwart of the party and had been active for many years, especially at election times. He will be sorely missed. The team reviewed an updated policy document created by […]
UnitedFuture has always focused on what is best for future generations. At a time of international uncertainty, as we have now, it would be very easy to pull back from that goal, and retreat to the “it’s all about me” selfishness we are seeing emerging in other countries. Unfortunately, that approach is a quick cause […]
This year is election year for regional councils, local councils, DHBs, local boards, and licensing trusts. Getting involved in local body politics in your community is a great way to give back and make a difference! UnitedFuture is contesting local body elections, and we encourage YOU, who share UnitedFuture’s values to make your voice heard, […]