Set your values, rate real 2026 policy positions — without knowing which party is which — then see who actually matches how you think.
Built to help you think about the issues, not the brand. Each step is designed to separate what you value from what you've been told to think.
Research consistently shows that when we know which party holds a position, we rate it differently — even if it's identical to a position we'd otherwise support. By hiding the party label until after you've rated each policy, this tool helps you find genuine alignment rather than tribal confirmation. You might be surprised who you actually match with.
New Zealand goes to the polls on 7 November 2026. The incumbent National–ACT–NZ First coalition is seeking a second term, while Labour and the Greens have announced a joint campaign. Six parties currently hold seats in Parliament.
The incumbent centre-right coalition, elected in 2023. Running on economic stabilisation, law and order record, and fiscal management. Budget Day is 28 May — after which full manifestos are expected.
Joint campaign announced at Waitangi Treaty Grounds in February 2026. Key shared policies include 40,000 social homes, a 2%/year rent cap, and climate investment.
Hold all 6 Māori electorates. Running in general seats for the first time in 2026. Coalition "bottomline": abolish prisons by 2040. Likely to partner with a Labour-led government.
Cost of living and economy remain the top concerns. Housing affordability rebounding as an issue. Climate change steady. Immigration rising as an issue to watch, per Ipsos polling (Feb 2026).
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