United Future New Zealand
United Future describes itself as a "centre party" and was formed in November 2000 when two parties, United NZ and Future NZ, joined forces.
United Future won a single seat in the 2008 election which is held by Peter Dunne, an electorate MP.
Along with ACT and the Maori Party, United Future is a support partner to the National Government.
United Future is consulted on legislation, major policy issues and broad budget details.
The party is led by Hon. Peter Dunne, who is currently the Minister of Revenue and the Associate Minister of Health and has been a member of parliament since 1984.
Party Policy
United Future’s policy focuses on placing family at the centre of decision making.
The party wants to introduce income splitting and extend paid parental leave to 13 months.
They would also start one-stop shop family service centres which would provide health checks, early childhood education, relationship counselling, benefit information and budget advice.
The party’s policy is to encourage home ownership and sell off highly valued state housing.
United Future wants to review housing tenancies so problematic tenants can be evicted more easily.
United Future policy stresses accountability and “plain English”, particularly in relation to government spending.
Candidates
Hon Peter Dunne - OhariuJackie Douglas - West Coast/Tasman
Peter George - Dunedin North
Martin Gibson - East Coast
Andrew McMillan - Rangitata
Doug Stevens - Nelson
Monique Watson - Wellington Central
Ram Parkash - Botany
Bryan Mockridge - Mt Roskill
Contact
Peter Dunneohariu.issues@parliament.govt.nz
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Key Election dates
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Dissolution of Parliament
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Writ Day
- Governor General issues formal direction to the Electoral Commission to hold the election.
- Electoral Rolls close for printing.
- Voters enrolled after this date cast special declaration votes.
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Bulk Nominations
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Nominations Day
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Early voting starts
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Enrolments end
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Election Day
Polling places open between 9.00 am and 7.00 pm
Election Night - Preliminary results 7.00 pm and 11.30 pm -
Results declared
Declaration of official results for General Election and referendum (target 2.00 pm)
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Deadline for applications for Judicial Recount
The party secretary may apply to a District Court Judge for a recount of party votes in a particular electorate within three working days of the official result for the electorate being declared.
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Return of Writ
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Last day for Parliament to meet
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