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The Progressive Party on Foreign Policy and Trade

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The Progressive Party strongly opposes unrestricted free trade

A Progressives spokeswoman says the party opposes unrestricted free trade. “The trade agreements we are involved in are rules-based, not unrestricted. For example, biosecurity requirements are vital for New Zealand,” she says.

The Progressive Party strongly supports the involvement of New Zealand troops in military operations in Afghanistan

A Progressives spokeswoman says the party supports New Zealand’s involvment. She says, “This was a United Nations-sponsored initiative. It was the issue that led to the formation of the Progressives and we remain opposed to the Taliban”.

The Progressive Party strongly supports raising our overseas aid budget to 0.7 percent of Gross National Income

A Progressives spokeswoman says this is “a high priority” for the party. “We'd support the adoption of international charters on good governance and related issues as the best method to eliminate extreme global poverty,” she says.

The Progressive Party supports improving and renewing New Zealand's bi-lateral relationship with the United States

A Progressives spokeswoman says the party supports rebuilding New Zealand’s relationship with the US.

The Progressive Party supports actively pursuing a Free Trade Agreement with the United States

A Progressives spokeswoman says the party “supports a trade agreement with the United States”.