- New Zealand Liberal Party (2008)
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The Liberal Party is a political party in New Zealand which promotes social liberalism. It was founded on 10 March 2008[1]
The party is an attempt to revive the old New Zealand Liberal Party. It aims to be a broad progressive party which appeals to middle New Zealand. Initial policies include a written constitution[2], improved public healthcare, and universal pre-school education[3].
The party is currently 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 May 2010, its website is defunct.
References
- ^ Press Release: Liberal Party (2008-03-10). "Liberal Party Launches Draft Constitution for NZ". Scoop.co.nz. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0803/S00088.htm. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ "First Draft Constitution of NZ" (PDF). http://img.scoop.co.nz/media/pdfs/0803/First_Draft__Constitution_of_New_Zealand.pdf. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ About the Liberals
- ^ "Biographical Sketch of Jonathan Lee" (PDF). http://img.scoop.co.nz/media/pdfs/0803/Biographical_Sketch__Jonathan_Lee.pdf. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ "Applications to register political party logos", New Zealand Electoral Commission, 13 March 2008
- ^ "Five party logos and abbreviated party name registered", New Zealand Electoral Commission, 2 April 2008.
- ^ "Commission to hear parties on broadcasting time and funding", New Zealand Electoral Commission, 24 April 2008
- ^ "Submission to the Electoral Commission on allocation of broadcasting time and funds" (PDF). http://www.elections.org.nz/files/The%20New%20Zealand%20Liberal%20Party.pdf. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
External links
Categories:- Liberal parties
- Political parties in New Zealand
- Political parties established in 2008
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