New Zealand Liberal Party (2008) Explained

The Liberal Party was a political party in New Zealand which promoted social liberalism. It was founded on .^[1]

The party was an attempt to revive the old New Zealand Liberal Party. It aimed to be a broad progressive party which appeals to middle New Zealand. Policies included a written constitution,^[2] improved public healthcare, and universal pre-school education.^[3]

The party was led by Jonathan Lee, a former public servant and policy advisor to Bill Birch.^[4] It applied to register a party logo with the Electoral Commission on 13 March 2008.^[5] This application was accepted on 2 April 2008^[6] On 24 April 2008 the party applied for broadcasting funding;^[7] according to their initial submission the party has incorporated and is seeking candidates and a patron to publicly endorse the party.^[8]

The party was not registered for the 2008 General Election, and did not stand any candidates. As of, its website was defunct.

External links

• Liberal Party Charter
• Our National Values

Notes and References

1. Web site: Press Release: Liberal Party . Liberal Party Launches Draft Constitution for NZ . Scoop.co.nz . 2008-03-10 . 2011-11-09.
2. Web site: First Draft Constitution of NZ . PDF . 2011-11-09.
3. https://web.archive.org/web/20080315210611/http://www.liberals.org.nz/About-the-Liberals.html About the Liberals
4. Web site: Biographical Sketch of Jonathan Lee . PDF . 2011-11-09.
5. http://www.elections.org.nz/news/ec-media-logos-130308.html "Applications to register political party logos"
6. http://www.elections.org.nz/news/ec-media-registrations-020408.html "Five party logos and abbreviated party name registered"
7. http://www.elections.org.nz/news/commission-to-hear-parties-on-broadcasting-time-and-funding.html "Commission to hear parties on broadcasting time and funding"
8. Web site: Submission to the Electoral Commission on allocation of broadcasting time and funds . PDF . 2011-11-09 .