United Future New Zealand   Guiding Principles

Summaries of United Future's position papers are available by clicking a link below



  GENETIC MODIFICATION

  1. General Principles
  2. Family
  3. Education
  4. Health
  5. Finding Futures
  6. Economy
  7. Law & Order
  8. Immigration
  9. Electoral System
10. New Zealand Superannuation
11. Drug Abuse & Dependency
12. Golden Plan for Positive Ageing
13. Treaty Issues
14. Caring for Kids
15. Young New Zealanders
16. Information Technology
17. Environment
18. Transport
19. Arts & Culture
20. Local Government
21. Emergency Services
22. Foreign Affairs & Defence
23. Government that Works
 
 

Electoral System

United Future:
  • believes that the electoral system is ultimately the property of the New Zealand people

  • considers therefore that arising out of the MMP Review Select Committee's report there ought to be another binding referendum on MMP and the number of Members of Parliament so that New Zealanders can have their say

  • believes that voters ought to be able to change the order of candidates on a party list when they vote, so that party lists can be more reflective of public opinion

  • oppose legislation requiring electorate MPs to leave Parliament if they resign from the parties for whom they were elected, believing instead that that is a decision for voters to make, not political parties

  • oppose State funding of political parties.


If you require more information about this or other United Future policies, please contact the United Future NZ Parliamentary Unit, Parliament Buildings, Wellington; email ; telephone (04) 471 9041.