Ministry for Women

Does your Party support the continuation of the Ministry for Women as a stand-alone ministry? Will your Party include the Minister for Women in Cabinet?

ACT

Greens

Yes, the Green Party supports the continuation of the Ministry for Women as a stand-alone ministry and would resource and enact recommendations made by the Ministry for Women and Mana Wāhine Kaupapa Inquiry. Our party would support the Minister for Women being in Cabinet.

Labour

Labour will retain both the Ministry for Women and the role of Minister for Women which play an important role advocating for women within government and ensuring that a women’s perspective is at the heart
of government decision making.

National

NZ First

New Zealand First advocates for lean, accountable government focusing on core public needs rather than bureaucratic expansion. Ministerial portfolio assignments depend on executive efficiency, while
ensuring women's issues receive practical, non-ideological support grounded in equal citizenship for all New Zealanders.

Opportunity

Opportunity supports the continuation of the Ministry for Women as a stand-alone ministry. We recognise the importance of maintaining a dedicated focus on achieving equality and improving outcomes for women.

Opportunity would support the Women portfolio having appropriate seniority and influence within government.

Te Pāti Māori

Te Pāti Māori supports the continuation of the Ministry for Women as a stand-alone ministry, and we will push for the Minister for Women to be included in cabinet.