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NZ Political Parties on Direct Democracy

NZ Registered Political Parties — Direct Democracy / CIR Policy Positions New Zealand Registered Political Parties — Policy Position on Direct Democracy & Citizens Initiated Referenda (CIR) Compiled 14 July 2026, from the Electoral Commission register and each party’s own published material. ✓ = clear, current, published policy supporting CIR / binding direct democracy  …

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Topic: Conservation Amendment Bill 2026

Conservation Amendment Bill 2026 Decided by politicians, not voters What happened This legislation rewrites the core purpose of the Conservation Act 1987, shifting the focus from “preservation and protection” to allowing “sustainable economic and community use” across 8.5 million hectares of public conservation land. It streamlines approval processes, loosens rules for land transfers, and creates…

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