Welcome to the Israel Institute of New Zealand 2020 Voters’ Guide. Our first guide was in 2017 and this one was also compiled after we wrote to all MPs asking for their and their party positions on Israel. For more detail click on the icons and images.
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ALFRED NGARO
SIMON O’CONNOR
Simon O’Connor is a strong supporter of Israel and has advocated the NZ embassy move to Israel [from Turkey].
He spoke with us about the issues in this guide:
He spoke with us about the issues in this guide:
TODD MCCLAY
Todd McClay is a strong supporter of Israel and has advocated the NZ embassy move to Israel [from Turkey].
JACINDA ARDERN
When confronted, Jacinda distanced herself from an anti-Israel hate group; however, she has failed to distance NZ from funding extremism or condemn one of her MPs for supporting the discriminatory BDS campaign; and she accused Israel for the “devastating one-sided loss of life” in the conflict on the Gaza border without mentioning Hamas
WINSTON PETERS
Winston Peters made an apology for the immigration mistake with the map of Israel; however, failed to distance NZ from funding extremism.
DUNCAN WEBB
GOLRIZ GHAHRAMAN
THE GREEN PARTY VIEWS ON NZ FUNDING EXTREMISM
Greens have not made any comment on New Zealand funding extremism.
THE GREEN PARTY VIEWS ON PALESTINIAN TERRORISM
Greens have not mentioned Palestinian terror or the incitement to terror from Palestinian leaders, including the “pay to slay” policy of the Palestinian Authority (the PA financially rewards Palestinians and/or their families for the murder of Israeli civilians.
THE GREEN PARTY VIEWS ON A NEGOTIATED SOLUTION
Greens have not made any statements about their position.
THE GREEN PARTY VIEWS ON NZ-ISRAEL TIES
Greens have not made any comment on building closer ties with Israel.
THE NEW CONSERVATIVE PARTY VIEWS ON NZ FUNDING EXTREMISM
New Conservatives have committed to NZ withdrawing funding of UNRWA.
THE New CONSERVATIVE PARTY VIEWS ON PALESTINIAN TERRORISM
New Conservatives have clearly stated their opposition to terror against Israel.
THE NEW CONSERVATIVE PARTY VIEWS ON A NEGOTIATED SOLUTION
The New Conservatives have expressed support for a negotiated solution.
THE NEW CONSERVATIVE PARTY VIEWS ON NZ-ISRAEL TIES
New Conservatives have clearly stated their desire for an embassy in Jerusalem.
NZ FIRST VIEWS ON NZ FUNDING EXTREMISM
Foreign Minister Peters has failed to respond to correspondence about New Zealand funding extremism.
NZ FIRST VIEWS ON PALESTINIAN TERRORISM
NZ First has not mentioned Palestinian terror or the incitement to terror from Palestinian leaders, including the “pay to slay” policy of the Palestinian Authority (the PA financially rewards Palestinians and/or their families for the murder of Israeli civilians.
NZ FIRST VIEWS ON A NEGOTIATED SOLUTION
NZ First has not stated a view on a solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
NZ FIRST VIEWS ON NZ-ISRAEL TIES
NZ First has not made any comment on building closer ties with Israel.
LABOUR VIEWS ON NZ FUNDING EXTREMISM
Prime Minister Ardern has failed to respond to correspondence about New Zealand funding extremism.
LABOUR VIEWS ON PALESTINIAN TERRORISM
Labour has not mentioned Palestinian terror or the incitement to terror from Palestinian leaders, including the “pay to slay” policy of the Palestinian Authority (the PA financially rewards Palestinians and/or their families for the murder of Israeli civilians.
LABOUR VIEWS ON A NEGOTIATED SOLUTION
Labour has not condemned one of their MP’s support of the discriminatory BDS campaign. BDS is incompatible with a negotiated solution. Even if the stated policy of Labour is to support a negotiated solution, their actions speak louder.
LABOUR VIEWS ON NZ-ISRAEL TIES
Labour has not made any comment on building closer ties with Israel. However, no Labour leader has condemned one of their MPs openly supporting the discriminatory BDS campaign that seeks to isolate Israel.
NATIONAL VIEWS ON NZ FUNDING EXTREMISM
National has not made any comment on New Zealand funding extremism.
NATIONAL VIEWS ON PALESTINIAN TERRORISM
National has not mentioned Palestinian terror or the incitement to terror from Palestinian leaders, including the “pay to slay” policy of the Palestinian Authority (the PA financially rewards Palestinians and/or their families for the murder of Israeli civilians.
NATIONAL VIEWS ON A NEGOTIATED SOLUTION
National has apologised for their role in UNSC2334, showing a willingness to encourage a negotiated solution rather than pressuring only one side to make concessions.
NATIONAL VIEWS ON NZ-ISRAEL TIES
National has indicated they would like to have a NZ embassy in Israel (rather than the ambassador being based in Turkey).
ACT VIEWS ON NZ FUNDING EXTREMISM
Act has not made any comment on New Zealand funding extremism. However, Act responded to IINZ to say they, while they do not comment on international affairs, they are supportive of Israel. Act leader, David Seymour has hosted the Israeli ambassador on a number of occasions and made a point of meeting him following his return after NZ co-sponsored UNSC 2334.
ACT VIEWS ON PALESTINIAN TERRORISM
Act has not mentioned Palestinian terror or the incitement to terror from Palestinian leaders, including the “pay to slay” policy of the Palestinian Authority (the PA financially rewards Palestinians and/or their families for the murder of Israeli civilians. However, Act responded to IINZ to say they, while they do not comment on international affairs, they are supportive of Israel. Act leader, David Seymour has hosted the Israeli ambassador on a number of occasions and made a point of meeting him following his return after NZ co-sponsored UNSC 2334.
ACT VIEWS ON A NEGOTIATED SOLUTION
Act has not made any statements about their position. However, Act responded to IINZ to say they, while they do not comment on international affairs, they are supportive of Israel. Act leader, David Seymour has hosted the Israeli ambassador on a number of occasions and made a point of meeting him following his return after NZ co-sponsored UNSC 2334.
ACT VIEWS ON NZ-ISRAEL TIES
Act has not made any comment on building closer ties with Israel. However, Act responded to IINZ to say they, while they do not comment on international affairs, they are supportive of Israel. Act leader, David Seymour has hosted the Israeli ambassador on a number of occasions and made a point of meeting him following his return after NZ co-sponsored UNSC 2334.
ONE PARTY VIEWS ON NZ FUNDING EXTREMISM
One Party has clearly said they will stop the use of Kiwi tax-payer money “funding UNRWA, which is implicated in fostering antisemitism and encouraging radicalism, until there is evidence of reform.”
ONE PARTY VIEWS ON PALESTINIAN TERRORISM
One Party clearly condemns terror against Israel and have pledged to designate Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and Hezbollah as terrorist entities.
ONE PARTY VIEWS ON A NEGOTIATED SOLUTION
One Party has not stated a view on a solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
ONE PARTY VIEWS ON NZ-ISRAEL TIES
One Party strongly supports closer ties, including a New Zealand embassy in Jerusalem and stronger trade ties.
