ACT's Foreign Policy
ACT supports deeper integration with Five Eyes partners, stronger defence spending to meet NATO-equivalent targets, more assertive support for democratic allies against authoritarian states, and exploring AUKUS participation. They are critical of China's influence in the region.
In simple terms
Get closer to our Five Eyes allies especially the US, spend more on defence, stand up more firmly to China, and consider joining the AUKUS security partnership.
Green Party's Foreign Policy
The Green Party advocates for a genuinely independent foreign policy, stronger multilateralism through the UN, nuclear disarmament advocacy, opposition to AUKUS involvement, a more critical stance on Israel-Palestine, and increased Pacific aid and climate support.
In simple terms
Be more independent from US and UK foreign policy, strengthen the UN, push for nuclear disarmament, increase aid to Pacific nations for climate change, and take a balanced stance on international conflicts.
Labour's Foreign Policy
Labour maintained New Zealand's independent foreign policy tradition, the nuclear-free policy, and strengthened Pacific engagement through Pasifika Futures. They negotiated free trade agreements with the EU and UK, supported CPTPP, and took a human rights-focused approach to international relations.
In simple terms
Keep New Zealand independent and nuclear-free, support Pacific nations, negotiate trade deals with Europe and the UK, and stand up for human rights internationally.
National's Foreign Policy
National supports strong alliances with traditional partners (US, UK, Australia), the Five Eyes intelligence arrangement, AUKUS observer status consideration, free trade agreements, and maintaining New Zealand's nuclear-free status. They support a strong defence capability and Pacific engagement.
In simple terms
Strengthen alliances with the US, UK and Australia, maintain our nuclear-free status, pursue more free trade deals, and invest in our defence capability.
NZ First's Foreign Policy
NZ First prioritises New Zealand sovereignty in foreign policy, scepticism of multilateral institutions that erode national decision-making, maintaining the nuclear-free policy, controlling foreign investment in NZ assets, and prioritising Pacific relationships while being cautious about China.
In simple terms
Put New Zealand first in foreign policy, maintain our nuclear-free status, be careful about Chinese investment in NZ, and build strong ties with Pacific neighbours.
Te Pāti Māori's Foreign Policy
Te Pāti Māori advocates for an indigenous foreign policy framework recognising New Zealand's Pacific identity, solidarity with indigenous peoples globally, opposition to nuclear weapons and military alliances, stronger Pacific climate finance, and a more independent stance from Western military networks.
In simple terms
Build foreign policy around our Pacific identity and indigenous values, oppose nuclear weapons and military alliances, support Pacific nations facing climate change, and be more independent internationally.