ACT says all New Zealanders should be treated the same regardless of race or ancestry. They want to remove policies that treat people differently based on ethnicity, end co-governance arrangements in public services, and define Treaty principles based on what was written in 1840 — with the same rights and duties for everyone. They say public services, votes, and laws should apply equally to all people.
“ACT stands for the inherent humanity and dignity of all New Zealanders, regardless of race, ancestry, or gender.”
“Equal rights means one person, one vote, and the same rules for everyone — treating each New Zealander as an individual, not as a member of an ethnic or identity group.”
“Eliminate race-based policies across all areas of Government wherever policies divide New Zealanders based on ethnicity.”
Summarised neutrally from ACT’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 Treaty & Māori Affairs →
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