2026 Election Policy

01
Tax

No new taxes under National

National is committing to no new taxes if re-elected, as part of its stated economic plan.

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02
Economy

Enhancing KiwiSaver for Everyone

Proposed KiwiSaver changes include compulsory contributions for workers, automatic enrolment at birth and additional support for parents and older workers.

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03
Economy

Giving more Kiwis access to 5% first home deposits

A proposal to widen access to 5 per cent deposits through the First Home Loan scheme by extending the income cap.

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04
Economy

Modernising Paid Parental Leave

A proposed long-term programme to increase paid parental leave, provide more flexibility for parents and add KiwiSaver support.

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05
Economy

Back Pocket Boost for Graduates

Measures aimed at helping graduates with student loans keep more of what they earn while strengthening repayment arrangements for overseas borrowers.

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06
Economy

More grocery competition

A proposal to increase competition in the grocery sector, including separating New World and PAK’nSAVE so they compete more directly.

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07
Economy

National's Budget Responsibility Rules

Three stated Budget Responsibility Rules focused on keeping debt down, returning to surplus and keeping taxes low.

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08
Economy

Home Energy Fund

A plan to help households, farms and businesses become more energy independent and reduce power bills by supporting electrification.

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09
Economy

International Visitor Levy reset to keep taxes low

A proposal to reset funding from the International Visitor Levy so councils receive a direct and growing financial return from visitors they host.

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10
Economy

National to make it easier to build the future

Measures to make it easier to build shops, offices and other commercial buildings by reducing unnecessary building-consent delays and costs.

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11
Economy

New Zealand's Next Billion Customers

A plan focused on growing New Zealand's economy by helping Kiwi businesses sell more to international customers.

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12
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National backs South Island growth

A plan covering replacement of the RMA and enabling rules for wind, solar and hydro development, alongside other South Island growth measures.

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13
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Hunting and Fishing

Measures covering hunter-led conservation, access to the outdoors and recognition of the value of hunting and fishing to New Zealand.

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14
Law & Order

Modernise Sexual Consent Laws

A proposal to modernise sexual consent law so consent must always be actively given rather than inferred from an absence of refusal.

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15
Law & Order

Tougher Sentences for Sexual Offending

A proposal to abolish good-character assessments at sentencing for sexual offending.

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16
Economy

Keeping rates affordable

A plan focused on keeping rates affordable, refocusing councils on core services and keeping more money in households.

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17
Law & Order

More Police on Auckland’s buses and trains

A proposal to establish a dedicated Auckland Transport Police Team to improve safety across Auckland's public transport network.

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18
Education

Screen use

Proposals covering screen use in early childhood education and limits on screen use in primary schools.

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Plan to fix Fire and Emergency New Zealand

A plan to reset Fire and Emergency New Zealand by backing firefighters, restoring accountability and improving frontline capability.

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20
Economy

Building the Future: National's Economic Plan

National's Economic Plan sets out its stated approach to helping New Zealanders get ahead, grow the economy and build for the future.

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