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All parties on Education
Education · Party position

Alliance on Education

Free education for all, from primary through tertiary level

The Alliance says education should be free for everyone, from primary school all the way through to university and other tertiary study. They say this is a right, not a privilege, and that it is essential for a strong society and economy. They also say a fairer tax system should help pay for this free, high-quality education for all New Zealanders.

What they say they'll do

  • Make education free from primary through tertiary level
  • Treat free education as a right, not a privilege
  • Include student support as part of a Universal Benefit and rebuilt social security system

Who this affects

school students and their families
Schooling from primary level would be free under this policy, removing any associated costs.
tertiary students
University and other tertiary education would be free, meaning no fees or associated costs for those studying.
students on benefits or low incomes
Students would be included in a Universal Benefit system, giving them individual financial entitlements as part of social security.

In their own words

“Free education for all, from primary through tertiary level.”
“Free education is a right not a privilege; it is the backbone of a vibrant civil society and a productive economy.”
“it is only by ensuring our communities enjoy well-paid jobs and free education and health care that crime rates will reduce and our communities become safer.”
Verify at Alliance — official policy page

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 Education →

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National
Published position∅ No stated position (verified) Not captured yet
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Green
ACT
NZ First
Te Pāti Māori
TOP
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Women’s Rights
Animal Justice
ALCP
Conservative
Outdoors & Freedom
Vision NZ
Alliance
Free Palestine
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Te Tai Tokerau∅