OurNZ Party
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The OurNZ Party is a political party
in New Zealand
. The party advocates a new currency, a 1% transaction tax, a written constitution, and binding referenda. Its founding leaders were former Direct Democracy Party
leader Kelvyn Alp
and Rangitunoa Black.
Kelvyn Alp represented the party in the 2011 Te Tai Tokerau by-election
, gaining 72 votes.
In September 2011 the party's logo was registered by the Electoral Commission.
Kelvyn Alp announced his departure from his role on 25 September, saying that Will Ryan would take over as interim party leader. Although the party had expressed an intention to contest the 2011 election, and had selected at least one person to stand for it, there were no OurNZ candidates registered with the Electoral Commission when nominations closed.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. The party advocates a new currency, a 1% transaction tax, a written constitution, and binding referenda. Its founding leaders were former Direct Democracy Party
Direct Democracy Party of New Zealand
The Direct Democracy Party of New Zealand was a political party in New Zealand that promoted greater participation by the people in the decision-making of government. The party's leader was Kelvyn Alp....
leader Kelvyn Alp
Kelvyn Alp
Kelvyn Alp born 27 March 1971, was the leader of the Direct Democracy Party of New Zealand which stood in the 2005 general elections. He also stood for Mayor of Manukau in 2007. Alp stood in the 2011 Te Tai Tokerau by-election under the OurNZ Party banner receving 0.5% of the vote...
and Rangitunoa Black.
Kelvyn Alp represented the party in the 2011 Te Tai Tokerau by-election
Te Tai Tokerau by-election, 2011
The 2011 Te Tai Tokerau by-election was a by-election in the New Zealand electorate of Te Tai Tokerau that was caused by Hone Harawira's resignation from the seat. He chose to re-contest it with the Mana Party in order to seek a new mandate for his views...
, gaining 72 votes.
In September 2011 the party's logo was registered by the Electoral Commission.
Kelvyn Alp announced his departure from his role on 25 September, saying that Will Ryan would take over as interim party leader. Although the party had expressed an intention to contest the 2011 election, and had selected at least one person to stand for it, there were no OurNZ candidates registered with the Electoral Commission when nominations closed.