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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).

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, improved public healthcare, and universal pre-school education.

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

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.

References

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", 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.

External links

• Liberal Party Charter
• Our National Values

• Political parties in New Zealand
• Political parties established in 2008
• Liberal parties in New Zealand