A Message From Helen Houghton
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A Strong, Free, and United New Zealand
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I welcome the opportunity to serve again as the leader of the Conservative Party for the 2026 election, and to advocate for the rights and freedoms of all New Zealanders who hold our values.
We are a proud, multicultural nation of individuals, families, and communities, each with our own beliefs, values, and aspirations. We are resilient, creative, bold, and capable people—and we do not need a government that seeks to control every aspect of our lives with mandates and ideological agendas. ​
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​Conservative values are the foundation of a strong, free, and thriving society. They uphold:
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Freedom—the right to think, speak, and act according to our conscience.
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Family—the cornerstone of a stable, flourishing society.
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Personal Responsibility—the belief that success is built on hard work, not government dependency.
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National Sovereignty—protecting New Zealand’s culture, economy, and values from harmful globalist influences.
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Common Sense Leadership—solutions that are practical, effective, and grounded in reality, not ideology.
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I know firsthand the struggles that many New Zealanders face. I am not a politician raised in privilege. I was a runaway street kid, surviving abuse, violence, and dysfunction. Against all odds, I turned my life around—becoming a primary school teacher, the founding director of a charitable trust, and now a law student. I have worked with children, families, and those affected by addiction, broken mental health services, and a failing housing system. I understand these issues because I have lived them, and I know we need real solutions—not divisive, separatist policies that only deepen our nation’s struggles.
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The Conservative Party offers a new direction. We reject the victimhood narrative and instead focus on empowerment, opportunity, and accountability. We are here to protect the rights of every New Zealander, every parent, and every family—every life to be protected from conception until natural death—ensuring that we hold onto our moral compass and build a future where all can thrive.
If you believe in freedom, family, and a better future for New Zealand, then stand with us. Join the Conservative Party and be part of the movement that puts people before politics, truth before ideology, and unity before division. It’s time to reclaim our country. The future belongs to those with the courage to defend it, and I will continue to defend our Nation.