New Zealand Liberal Party (2008)

New Zealand Liberal Party logo

The Liberal Party was a political party in New Zealand which promoted social liberalism. It was founded on 10 March 2008 (16 years ago) (2008-03-10).[1]

The party was an attempt to revive the old New Zealand Liberal Party. It aimed to be a broad progressive party which appeals to middle New Zealand. Policies included a written constitution,[2] improved public healthcare, and universal pre-school education.[3]

The party was led by Jonathan Lee, a former public servant and policy advisor to Bill Birch.[4] It applied to register a party logo with the Electoral Commission on 13 March 2008.[5] This application was accepted on 2 April 2008[6] On 24 April 2008 the party applied for broadcasting funding;[7] according to their initial submission the party has incorporated and is seeking candidates and a patron to publicly endorse the party.[8]

The party was not registered for the 2008 General Election, and did not stand any candidates. As of May 2010 (14 years ago) (2010-05), its website was defunct.

  1. ^ Press Release: Liberal Party (10 March 2008). "Liberal Party Launches Draft Constitution for NZ". Scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  2. ^ "First Draft Constitution of NZ" (PDF). Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  3. ^ About the Liberals
  4. ^ "Biographical Sketch of Jonathan Lee" (PDF). Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  5. ^ "Applications to register political party logos" Archived 2008-10-15 at the Wayback Machine, New Zealand Electoral Commission, 13 March 2008
  6. ^ "Five party logos and abbreviated party name registered"[permanent dead link‍], New Zealand Electoral Commission, 2 April 2008.
  7. ^ "Commission to hear parties on broadcasting time and funding" Archived 2008-10-15 at the Wayback Machine, New Zealand Electoral Commission, 24 April 2008
  8. ^ "Submission to the Electoral Commission on allocation of broadcasting time and funds" (PDF). Retrieved 9 November 2011.[permanent dead link‍]