Members of the Conservative Party of New Zealand
voted to look at a name change at the party’s AGM held in
Auckland in November.
Although all smaller parties had
poor results this election, it was the belief of many
members that a new name would encourage people to look at
the positive, practical policies that the party
presents.
Members are currently presenting their
suggestions to the board, who hope to have the new name
registered early next year.
“There is definitely a
desire for a practical, solutions based party in Parliament,
and we believe that we can represent that choice,” said
Party Leader, Leighton Baker.
The current Conservative
Party website will remain active until the new name and new
website are released next year.
www.conservativeparty.org.nz
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