New Zealand First

populist-nationalist

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Founded

1993

Status

Government (coalition partner)

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About this party

New Zealand First was founded by Winston Peters in 1993 after he left National. It takes populist, nationalist positions — supporting NZ manufacturing, restricting immigration, opposing co-governance, and advocating for Māori electoral reform.

Core values

NZ first policyPragmatic governanceProvincial representationSocial stabilityEconomic security

MPs in this party (8)

Shane Jones
Deputy Leader, Minister for Regional Development, Oceans and Fisheries, Resources · Northland
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Winston Peters
Leader, Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Casey Costello
Minister for Customs, Associate Minister of Health, Associate Minister of Immigration
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Andy Foster
MP
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Jamie Arbuckle
MP
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Jenny Marcroft
MP
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Tanya Unkovich
MP
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Mark Patterson
MP, Associate Minister of Agriculture
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