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The Alliance describes itself as a democratic socialist party and is contesting the 2026 election after more than two decades outside Parliament. It campaigns on public ownership, free healthcare and education, secure housing and full employment, and says it accepts no corporate donations. It holds no seats in the current Parliament.
The Alliance formed in 1991 from a grouping of left parties, held as many as 13 seats, and was a coalition partner in the Labour-led government from 1999 until the party split in 2002. It lost parliamentary representation that year. Members ratified a constitution and policy platform at a Christchurch conference ahead of re-registration in August 2026, with Victor Billot as leader.
Tap an issue to read Alliance’s position on it, in our words with their source. 10 of 11 topics have a recorded position.
The Alliance wants the government to take back ownership of key services like electricity, railways, and water. They want stronger protections for workers so pay and conditions improve, especially for low-paid workers. They also want a fairer tax system where people who earn money from assets pay more, so the government can fund free education, healthcare, and support economic development.
“By shifting the tax burden onto those who already hold extensive wealth, an essential worker on $65,000 keeps an extra $2,408 every year. This is about ensuring our economy serves the people who actually do the work.”
“The Alliance will establish a 100-percent publicly owned, integrated freight and passenger network in which coastal shipping and rail serve as the twin backbones of domestic long-distance freight.”
“For 40 years trade unions and workers' rights have been under attack, driving a race to the bottom in our wages and conditions.”
Summarised neutrally from Alliance’s own official policy (as at 2026-09-14) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Arapono is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Economy →
Seat counts from the 2023 General Election (Electoral Commission). Party background from parliament.nz and official party records. Leadership verified against the parliament.nz member roster.