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All parties on Immigration
Immigration · Party position

Conservative Party NZ on Immigration

Limit unskilled immigration; newcomers should adopt NZ way of life

The Conservative Party says immigration rules should not bring in large numbers of unskilled workers from overseas, especially when many young New Zealanders are already out of work. They also say people who come to New Zealand should adopt New Zealand's way of life, and that attempts to divide people by race should be resisted.

What they say they'll do

  • Change immigration settings so unskilled foreign workers are not brought in during periods of high youth unemployment
  • Set tax rules that encourage young New Zealanders to stay and work in New Zealand
  • Expect newcomers to adopt New Zealand's way of life
  • Resist policies or movements that divide people by race

Who this affects

Unemployed young New Zealanders
The party's proposed immigration settings are aimed at reducing competition from unskilled overseas workers for jobs during periods of high youth unemployment.
Migrants and newcomers
The party says people who move to New Zealand should follow New Zealand's way of life and cultural traditions.
Employers seeking overseas workers
Tighter immigration settings on unskilled labour could affect employers who currently recruit unskilled workers from overseas.

In their own words

“Immigration settings which do not encourage the import of unskilled foreign labour at a time of high youth unemployment.”
“New Zealand has a long history of unity and mutual respect; attempts to divide us by race are to be resisted; newcomers should follow our way of life.”
“Tax settings which encourage young Kiwis to stay and work in New Zealand.”
Verify at Conservative Party NZ — official policy page

Summarised neutrally from Conservative Party NZ’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 Immigration →

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