NZ First says New Zealand should look after its own interests in the world. They want to grow trade with Commonwealth countries and work toward a free trade deal with the United States. They also want to spend more on defence, protect New Zealand's borders, and make sure international bodies like the United Nations and World Economic Forum cannot override New Zealand's own laws and decisions.
“New Zealand First believes that our country must have an active role to play in international politics. We believe in promoting New Zealand's interests and facilitating cooperation and trust between other nations.”
“Launch Closer Commonwealth Economic Relations *CCEA" with the UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei and invite India and other suitable Commonwealth states to join as associates”
“Progressively increase real Defence spending to reach 2% of GDP by 2030”
Summarised neutrally from NZ First’s own official policy (as at 2026-07-16) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Arapono is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Foreign Policy →
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