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The Republic of New Zealand Party
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The Republic of New Zealand Party (RONZP or "The Republicans") is a small political party in New Zealand. The party is not to be confused with the Republican Movement of Aotearoa New Zealand, which is a non-partisan orgainisation advocating a republic.
Policies
Despite the party's name, its policy to abolish the New Zealand monarchy and establish a Republic of New Zealand is only a small part of its programme. The party proposes a republic following the Presidential system[1], which would see a directly elected head of state - though the party leader Kerry Bevin has been quoted as saying that "No Head of State is necessary; the Monarchy and the Governor General are irrelevant". The party supports:
The party also has a relatively strong position on social matters, and supports:
- "Fathers' rights";
- "Fathers Back in Families";
- Gender equality;
- Child support and benefits reform
- Replacing the Family Court with mediation
- Establishing a Men's Ministry
The party has recently stated its opposition to Sue Bradford's members' bill to repeal section 59 of the Crimes Act.[2]
Leadership
The party's leader is Kerry Bevin. Bevin is a New Zealand Men's movement activist. The party was officially registered on 15 July 2005.
Election results
In the 2005 elections, the party won 344 votes or 0.02%[3], well below the 5% threshold required to enter parliament without an electorate seat (which they did not win). This was the lowest amount of votes won by a registered party at that election. The NZRP candidate in the Maungakiekie electorate, Bevan Berg, received the second fewest votes for any candidate in New Zealand[4][5].
Party officials
- Chairman: Dave Llewell
- Party secretary: Richard Nightingale
See also
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