Labour Party:
For Labour party website click www.labour.org.nz
The Labour Party has a policy of reducing unwanted pregnancies but no specific policy on abortion. Members exercise a conscience vote in Parliament. The leader and other high ranking MPs are all liberal on abortion, some more so than others. All current women MPs are liberal. Most males are supportive. When he was Minister of Justice Phil Goff promised a review but never delivered.
National Party:
For National party website click www.national.org.nz
The National Party has no specific policy on abortion and members exercise a conscience vote in Parliament. More conservatives in this party. PM John Key says that he does not wish to debate abortion in the face of economic adversity. Former leader Bill English is anti-abortion. His wife Dr Mary English is well known for her antiabortion activities. Dr Paul Hutchison is a former member of the Abortion Supervisory Committee and a moderate.
Green Party:
For Green party website click www.greens.org.nz
The only party with a liberal policy on abortion. The Women’s Policy states that the Party will review abortion services to ensure equity of access for women throughout New Zealand. All are supportive without exception.
ACT New Zealand:
For ACT party website click www.act.org.nz
ACT promotes individual responsibility but has no specific policy on abortion. Members exercise a conscience vote in Parliament. Leader Rodney Hide is liberal.
New Zealand First Party:
For NZ First party website click www.nzfirst.org.nz
The party supports traditional family values but has no specific policy on abortion. Very conservative but no longer in Parliament.
United Future:
For the United Future website click www.unitedfuture.org.nz
Peter Dunne is a moderate.
Progressive:
For the Progressive party website click www.progressive.org.nz
Jim Anderton is strongly pro-choice and has a detailed policy statement outlining why..
Maori Party:
For Maori party website click www.maoriparty.org
No official policy. Consevative.