NewZeal
New Zealand political party
NewZeal (formerly known as ONE Party) is an unregistered socially conservative political party in New Zealand, formerly led by Alfred Ngaro.
Former co-leader Stephanie Harawira incorporated One Party Limited as a New Zealand limited company in September 2019. The party was renamed to NewZeal in July 2023, and Alfred Ngaro assumed leadership at the same time.
It has contested the 2020 general election, a by-election in 2022, and the 2023 general election, all without success.
Ideology
Current ideology
Under the leadership of Alfred Ngaro the party has stated that it is a party that stands for all New Zealanders.
Past ideology
In 2020, the party stated that God should be above politicians. It envisaged its MPs entering Parliament if elected but being answerable to an Apostolic Council of religious leaders from various faiths and cultural backgrounds. At the time the party generally leaned towards the pentecostal and evangelical wing of Christianity, though founder Stephanie Harawira said, "We didn't come together as Baptists, as Anglicans or Methodists. We came together just as people, who love the Lord." Prophecy has been important to the party; candidates spoke of being given a sign or message that it is their destiny to become politicians, and Harawira stated that God has spoken directly to her.
History
2020 election
The party launched at Marsden Cross in Rangihoua Bay (site of the first Christian service in New Zealand, in 1814) in June 2020.
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