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Vision NZ is a nationalist political party in New Zealand led by Hannah Tamaki, the co-leader of the fundamentalist Christian movement Destiny Church.[3][4][5] Its policies have included opposition to abortion, homosexuality, immigration, and the construction of new mosques. It has supported creating a Māori-owned bank and Tūhoe ownership of Te Urewera, and has called for government funding for Destiny Church programmes.

Key Information

The party was announced in May 2019. It contested the 2020 New Zealand general election both for electorate seats and the party-list vote, receiving 0.1% of the party vote and winning no seats. After the Freedoms New Zealand party formed in 2022, Vision NZ was registered as a component party of Freedoms NZ. At the 2023 election, Freedoms NZ did not win any seats.

History

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Earlier parties associated with the Tamakis

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See also: Destiny Church (New Zealand) and Destiny New Zealand

Destiny Church was founded by Brian Tamaki in 1998[6] and is led by Brian and his wife Hannah Tamaki.[5] Destiny New Zealand, a socially conservative Christian political party, was formed in 2003.[7] The party contested the 2005 New Zealand general election; it received just over 14,000 party votes, or 0.62%, and won no seats.[8] It was deregistered as a political party in 2007.[9] The official founder and former leader of the Destiny Party, Richard Lewis, created the Family Party in 2007.[10] The Destiny Church supported the Family Party in the 2008 New Zealand general election.[5] It won no seats[11] and was deregistered in 2010.[12]

Creation and registration

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On 23 May 2019, Hannah and Brian Tamaki announced the creation of a new party, at the time called Coalition New Zealand, with Hannah Tamaki to lead the party. She would not talk about policies at the announcement.[5] Brian described the aim of the party to become a vehicle for the "silent majority" to express their beliefs.[5] The party had not created a website, and in the days following the announcement, a number of other people registered relevant domain names and social media handles to stymie the party.[13][14]

On 10 July 2019 the party applied to the Electoral Commission for registration.[15] On 16 August the Electoral Commission refused registration on the grounds that the party's name and logo was likely to mislead voters.[16][17] In October 2019, the party announced a new name, Vision NZ, and a new logo, and applied to the Electoral Commission for registration again.[18] The registration was confirmed on 4 December.[19]

The party received a broadcasting allocation of $51,821 for the 2020 election.[20]

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In February 2020, Hannah Tamaki was understood to be a contestant on the upcoming Dancing with the Stars television show.[21] Later that month, media company MediaWorks New Zealand announced that while Tamaki was originally going to be on the show, it had changed its mind and formally announced she was not to be in the show. A MediaWorks speaker said that "we have seen a very strong reaction, some of which has been extreme and concerning and MediaWorks does not condone bullying. We would be failing in our duty of care to everyone if we continued as planned."[22]

After a TV presenter commented on Tamaki's inclusion in Dancing with the Stars, Vision NZ's campaign manager Jevan Goulter made a post on Facebook about the presenter. The post breached Facebook's community guidelines, media site Stuff declined to publish them, and as of February 2020 police were assessing a complaint laid about the post. Tamaki fired Goulter for these comments.[23][24] Tamaki was asked by a journalist about similar comments by her husband Brian, who referred to "venomous, dirty liberal left, sexually confused antichrists", but Mrs Tamaki said she was not responsible for her husband's comments as they are not related to Vision NZ.[25]

2020 election campaign

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By December 2019, the leaders of both major parties, Labour and National, had ruled out working with Vision NZ.[26] In July 2020 it rejected a merger offer from the New Zealand Public Party.[27]

Vision submitted a party list of five people for the 2020 general election, tied for the shortest list with the Heartland Party.[28] All five also contested electorates, including Hannah Tamaki in the electorate of Waiariki.[29][30]

By September 2020, Vision NZ had only registered in one Colmar Brunton poll, receiving 0.1% of support in its May 2020 poll. In all other polls it had not registered any support.[31][32] An electorate poll for the Waiariki seat conducted in September 2020 showed that Vision NZ's leader, Hannah Tamaki, was only polling at 2%, compared to Labour's Tāmati Coffey at 38% and the Māori Party's Rawiri Waititi at 26%.[33]

Vision New Zealand received 4,236 party votes at the 2020 election, or 0.1%.[34] Hannah Tamaki received 1,171 electorate votes in Waiariki (4% of the electorate vote), coming third behind Rawiri Waititi and Tāmati Coffey.[35] Vision NZ won no seats, but Hannah Tamaki claimed after the election that her goal had always been to unseat Labour's candidate Coffey from the Waiariki electorate, and since that seat was won by Waititi, the party had achieved that goal.[36]

Alliance with Freedoms New Zealand and 2023 campaign

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During the occupation of Parliament in August 2022, Brian Tamaki announced the creation of a new political party, Freedoms New Zealand.[37] Vision NZ was announced at the same time to be involved with the party, and Vision has since been officially registered as a component party of Freedoms NZ.[38]

On 31 May Vision NZ, in conjunction with other parties associated with Freedoms NZ, sought a judicial review of the Electoral Commission's broadcasting funding decision. The commission had allocated broadcasting funds to Freedoms NZ collectively rather than as individual political parties. Vision NZ and the other plaintiffs argued that the Broadcasting Act 1989 did not clearly define what was a "group of parties" and that the Electoral Commission had not published a clear criteria for how their parties had joined forces.[39][40] The New Zealand High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' claims.[41]

On 13 July 2023, Hannah Tamaki announced that Vision NZ would be contesting all seven Māori electorates during the 2023 New Zealand general election as part of the Freedom NZ coalition. Tamaki stood as the party's candidate in the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate.[42]

Final results from the 2023 New Zealand general election showed that Freedoms New Zealand received 0.33% of the party vote and did not win any electorate seats, meaning it will not enter parliament.[43] Hannah Tamaki came last of five candidates in the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate, with 829 votes compared to the winning Te Pāti Māori candidate Takutai Tarsh Kemp's 10,050 votes.[44]

Cuba St rainbow crossing controversy

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In late 2024, Vision NZ party member Merania (Deanna) Roa filed for filed a judicial review application in the High Court of New Zealand challenging the legality of a rainbow-coloured pedestrian crossing installed by Wellington City Council.[45] In documents submitted to the court, Roa argued that the council’s decision to install the crossing was unlawful, claiming it was not a "prescribed traffic control device" under the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, and that the council had acted outside its powers under the Local Government Act 2002.[46]

In March 2025, the High Court dismissed the application, finding the council had acted lawfully and that the crossing did not pose a safety risk or contravene transport regulations.[46] Costs were awarded against Roa and the other plaintiffs. The case attracted national media attention and drew widespread public criticism, with some claiming the action was "petty and ideologically motivated".[47]

Policies

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Vision NZ has been described as a Christian party[4][48] and a "Destiny Church-derived party",[16] but Hannah Tamaki has insisted that Vision NZ is not a Christian party, saying that "people don't have to go to church to be members of Vision New Zealand, they don't have to go to church to vote for Vision New Zealand."[3][49]

Vision opposes both abortion and homosexuality.[4] Hannah Tamaki says that being gay is "wrong",[22] though when discussing her opposition to gay MP Tāmati Coffey she said "If you do the work, I don’t care what you do, it’s your private life. I choose to live my Christian faith, and I don’t force that on anybody else."[36] Brian Tamaki has said that homosexuality is a sin and has maintained there is a link between homosexuality and natural disasters.[22]

Hannah Tamaki has called for a ban on the construction of new mosques.[50] The party opposes immigration and has promised to ban all immigration and refugees for two years, although Tamaki backtracked on this, saying there would not be a total ban on refugees.[49] It also seeks to remove the right of non-citizen permanent residents to vote.[51]

Vision has supported greater financial autonomy for Māori people, including a Māori-owned bank and Tūhoe ownership of Te Urewera. Vision has called for government funding for Destiny Church programmes.[52]

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Vision New Zealand, commonly abbreviated as Vision NZ, is a centre-right in , registered with the Electoral Commission on 4 December 2019 and led by , co-leader of the Destiny Church fundamentalist Christian movement. The party was launched nine months prior to the general election, advocating for policies centered on strengthening the as the foundation of society, fostering economic opportunities for all, ensuring quality public services, and preserving natural resources. It positions itself as delivering common-sense, experience-based governance that prioritizes people over , with a volunteer-driven structure reliant on donations for campaigns. Vision NZ contested the election independently but garnered insufficient party votes to enter under New Zealand's system. In the 2023 election, it aligned with the Freedoms NZ coalition, led by —Hannah Tamaki's husband and Destiny Church founder—which similarly failed to secure seats despite emphasizing freedoms, nationalism, and opposition to certain government mandates. The party's platform reflects conservative Christian values, including pro-life stances and a focus on traditional marriage, amid its association with Destiny Church's history of public activism on social issues.

History

Origins in Destiny Church and Earlier Political Efforts

Destiny Church, a Pentecostal Christian organization, was founded by in 1998 in a garage in Auckland's suburb, growing rapidly to emphasize conservative , opposition to , , and secular influences on . The church's leadership, including co-leader , has consistently advocated for policies rooted in biblical principles, positioning it as a counter to perceived moral decline in and . This ideological foundation directly informed subsequent political initiatives, with the church mobilizing members for public protests against legislation such as civil unions in the early 2000s and the 2009 anti-smacking bill, drawing thousands to rallies under slogans like "Enough is Enough." In July 2003, Destiny Church members established the Destiny New Zealand as an extension of these efforts, led by Richard Lewis, a former policeman and church adherent, with acting as its spiritual advisor. The party campaigned on Christian conservative platforms, including family rights, anti-abortion stances, and resistance to homosexual law reforms, contesting the 2005 where it secured less than 1% of the party vote nationwide. Despite limited electoral success, Destiny New Zealand represented the church's initial foray into formal party , reflecting Tamaki's vision of influencing through elected representation rather than solely grassroots . The party's deregistration in 2010 marked the end of this phase, but its principles persisted within Destiny Church circles. Vision NZ emerged from this church-based political tradition, with Hannah Tamaki leveraging Destiny Church's infrastructure and membership to form the party in 2019, registered with the Electoral Commission on December 4. The new entity retained the church's emphasis on nationalist, family-centric policies, positioning itself as a revival of earlier efforts amid growing dissatisfaction with mainstream parties on issues like and cultural preservation. This continuity underscores Vision NZ's roots not as an independent venture but as an evolution of Destiny Church's long-standing push for biblically informed governance.

Formation and Registration as a Party

Vision New Zealand emerged in 2019 as a political initiative led by , co-pastor of Destiny Church, with the objective of fielding candidates in the 2020 general election. The party initially sought registration under the name "Coalition New Zealand," reflecting an intent to unite various conservative and Christian-aligned voices, but the Electoral Commission rejected this due to naming conflicts or ineligibility under registration criteria. Following the rejection, Tamaki reapplied using "Vision New Zealand," emphasizing a platform rooted in , national , and Christian principles. The Electoral Commission approved the revised application, registering the party on 4 2019, which positioned it to contest the party vote in the upcoming election roughly ten months later. At registration, the party met the required thresholds of 500 financial members and a compliant with the Electoral Act 1993, enabling it to appear on the ballot and receive broadcasting allocations. Tamaki was designated as , with the organization structured to support candidate nominations across multiple electorates.

Initial Public Engagements and Media Exposure

Following its registration with the Electoral Commission on 4 December 2019, Vision NZ's initial public engagements focused on building membership and candidate nominations through networks affiliated with Destiny Church, while media coverage highlighted the party's origins and leadership ties to the church's co-pastor, . The party positioned itself as a centre-right alternative emphasizing and conservative policies, with early outreach targeting voters dissatisfied with established parties ahead of the 2020 . Media exposure began prominently in October 2019, when reports detailed Tamaki's application to register under the name Vision NZ after the Electoral Commission rejected ""—the name under which the party had been announced earlier that year—as too similar to existing entities. This coverage, primarily in outlets like and 1News, framed the party as an extension of Destiny Church's influence, often noting its fundamentalist Christian roots and potential appeal to socially conservative voters. In early 2020, public engagements included internal organizational efforts such as appointing candidates for electorate seats, though these received limited standalone attention until closer to nomination deadlines. A notable incident drawing media scrutiny occurred on 24 2020, when Vision NZ dismissed its , Jevan Goulter, after he posted inflammatory online responses criticizing media and public figures amid backlash over Tamaki's profile; this event amplified discussions of the party's combative style and church linkages in reports from and other broadcasters. Overall, initial media portrayals emphasized skepticism toward the party's viability and novelty, with coverage peaking as it prepared its first electoral contest, reflecting broader institutional wariness of faith-based political entrants.

2020 General Election Campaign

Vision New Zealand contested the 2020 general election held on October 17, 2020, as its inaugural national campaign following registration with the Electoral Commission on December 4, 2019. Party leader Hannah Tamaki, co-founder of Destiny Church, spearheaded the effort, announcing the campaign launch on June 17, 2020, and standing as the candidate in the Waiariki Māori electorate against Labour's incumbent Tāmati Coffey. The party's platform emphasized conservative principles, including a "First People Policy" released on June 18, 2020, which focused on strengthening Māori family structures and addressing whānau violence through community-led initiatives aligned with traditional values. The campaign drew on Vision NZ's ties to Destiny Church, mobilizing supporters around issues of family preservation and , though it faced scrutiny over the church's fundamentalist stance. Tamaki positioned the party as a voice for those disillusioned with mainstream politics, particularly in , but lacked broad media endorsement and operated with limited resources compared to established parties. No comprehensive manifesto beyond targeted policies was prominently released, with efforts concentrated on electorate challenges rather than widespread list candidacy visibility. Nationally, Vision NZ garnered 4,237 party votes, or 0.1% of the total, insufficient to meet the 5% threshold for list seats or secure any electorate wins. In Waiariki, Tamaki placed outside the top positions, with Te Pāti Māori's defeating Coffey; Tamaki subsequently attributed Coffey's loss partly to her candidacy splitting the vote, claiming it fulfilled her objective despite the personal defeat. Post-election, Tamaki vowed a stronger return, citing the modest vote as a foundation for future growth amid the party's niche appeal.

COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Mobilization

Vision NZ, led by , initially supported targeted border measures in response to the early stages of the , with party co-leader calling for compulsory testing at New Zealand's borders on June 21, 2020, amid concerns over imported cases. However, as government restrictions escalated into nationwide and vaccine mandates in 2021, the party shifted to strong opposition, aligning with Destiny Church's broader critique of these policies as violations of personal freedoms, religious liberties, and bodily autonomy. , the party's influential founder and Destiny Church leader, publicly defied lockdown orders by holding church services and organizing rallies, framing compliance as submission to "tyranny" and comparing mandate enforcement to historical oppression. The party mobilized its supporters through participation in anti-mandate protests, including events in Auckland and Wellington where demonstrators rejected vaccine passports—likened by some organizers to "apartheid"—and demanded an end to restrictions on unvaccinated individuals. On November 2, 2021, Brian and Hannah Tamaki were charged with breaching COVID-19 orders after attending and speaking at a protest in Auckland that violated gathering limits and alert level rules, with Hannah Tamaki facing additional charges for non-compliance. Brian Tamaki later claimed responsibility for instigating over 100 such nationwide protests against mandates, stating in a July 2022 sermon that he had directed the movement to challenge government authority. Vision NZ candidates and members, such as those active in Hutt South, echoed these sentiments during the Delta variant lockdowns, threatening further "gridlock" actions if mandates persisted. This mobilization effort, rooted in the party's conservative Christian worldview emphasizing individual rights over collective mandates, drew legal repercussions but also amplified Vision NZ's visibility among mandate skeptics. By 2022, the protests contributed to the formation of the Freedoms NZ coalition, incorporating Vision NZ alongside other anti-restriction groups like the and NZ Outdoors Party, which positioned opposition to COVID policies as a core platform for future elections. The Tamakis denied the charges, portraying them as politically motivated, with trials ongoing into 2024.

Alliance with Freedoms NZ and 2023 Election

In August 2022, , founder of Destiny Church and leader of the Freedoms & Rights Coalition, announced the creation of Freedoms NZ as an unregistered umbrella alliance to unite several minor political entities, including Vision NZ, the , and elements of the Outdoors and Freedom Party, for the purpose of contesting the 2023 . Vision NZ, led by , formally joined the alliance as a component party, forgoing an independent campaign to consolidate efforts under the Freedoms NZ banner. The alliance, co-led by and lawyer Sue Grey, focused on opposition to mandates, advocacy for individual freedoms, and criticism of mainstream political parties, with Tamaki declaring intentions to "disrupt" through provocative campaigning tactics. In May 2023, Tamaki confirmed his candidacy as the party's lead list candidate, positioning Freedoms NZ as a vehicle for sentiment. Prior to nominations closing on September 16, 2023, Tamaki, Grey, and pursued a challenge against the Electoral Commission's broadcasting funding allocations for minor parties, arguing the formula disadvantaged alliances like theirs, but the claim was dismissed on July 13, 2023. Freedoms NZ registered candidates in multiple electorates and fielded a party list for the , 2023, general election, but Vision NZ did not submit a separate party list or candidates. In the official results declared on November 3, 2023, Freedoms NZ garnered 9,586 party votes, equating to 0.33% of the national total, insufficient to meet the 5% threshold for list seats or secure any electorate wins, resulting in zero parliamentary representation. The alliance's performance reflected limited voter support despite vocal protests and media attention during the campaign.

Developments Since 2023

Following the 2023 general election, in which Vision NZ contested under the Freedoms NZ umbrella and failed to secure any parliamentary seats amid a nationwide party vote share of approximately 0.2% for the alliance, the party shifted focus to legal challenges, policy submissions, and grassroots mobilization. Freedoms NZ, comprising Vision NZ alongside parties like The Outdoors Party and New Conservative, received 8,058 party votes, reflecting limited electoral traction despite contesting multiple electorates, including all seven seats as announced by leader on 13 July 2023. In late 2024, Vision NZ member Merania Roa initiated a in the against , challenging the legality and safety of the rainbow-painted at the Cuba Street and Dixon Street intersection, installed in 2018 to promote inclusivity. Roa, described as a concerned ratepayer with ties to Destiny Church, argued the crossing violated traffic regulations by potentially confusing drivers and lacking proper authorization under the 2018 Land Transport Rule. On 21 March 2025, Justice Jason McHerron dismissed the application, ruling the installation lawful under prevailing rules at the time and not retroactively invalidated by subsequent amendments, thereby allowing the crossing to remain. The party continued engaging in policy advocacy outside , submitting opposition to the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No. 3) and issuing open letters to MPs critiquing proposed changes perceived as undermining parental rights and educational standards. These efforts aligned with Vision NZ's ongoing roadshows and public events in 2023, such as marches exceeding 1,500 participants in Auckland's Aotea Square and "Stand With Us" rallies against school curricula on gender and sexuality topics, which extended into post-election commentary on diplomacy and cultural issues. By mid-2025, Vision NZ signaled preparations for the 2026 election through campaign activities, including public statements on surprises encountered in voter outreach and calls for membership to advance "New Politics" rooted in and national sovereignty. The party's close affiliation with Destiny Church sustained organizational momentum, though it remained a fringe entity without legislative influence.

Leadership and Organizational Structure

Key Leaders and Roles

serves as the leader of Vision NZ, a role she has held since the party's registration with the Electoral Commission on 4 December 2019. As co-leader of Destiny Church, she has directed the party's political activities, including contesting the 2020 general election where she stood as a for the Waiariki Māori electorate. In this capacity, Tamaki has publicly announced key policies, such as the party's First People Policy emphasizing family and cultural values ahead of the 2020 election. The party's governance is outlined in its March 2020 constitution, which establishes a National Management Board as the principal ruling body, comprising roles including the Leader, President (who acts as Chairperson), Deputy Leader, National Treasurer, Party Secretary, and others such as Vice President, Party Strategist, and delegates for Māori, youth, and branches. The Leader is responsible for directing the political component, authorizing policy statements, and leading any parliamentary caucus, while the President oversees organizational matters. Board members are elected at the Annual General Meeting for three-year terms via nominations and voting by branch managers and existing board members. Public sources do not specify current incumbents for roles beyond the leadership position held by Tamaki. Brian Tamaki, Hannah Tamaki's husband and senior leader of Destiny Church, maintains substantial informal influence over Vision NZ due to the party's origins within the church's networks, though he does not hold a formal party role. In August 2022, he facilitated the formation of the Freedoms NZ alliance, incorporating Vision NZ alongside other minor parties like the and Outdoors Party, and stood as its leader in the 2023 election. This arrangement underscores the interplay between church leadership and party operations, with Destiny Church providing core membership and mobilization support.

Relationship with Destiny Church

Vision NZ was registered as a political party with the Electoral Commission on December 4, 2019, under the leadership of , who co-pastors Destiny Church with her husband, , the church's founder and senior apostle. The party's formation followed an initial attempt to register under the name , which was rejected by the Electoral Commission in September 2019 for risking voter confusion with existing coalitions; the Vision NZ name was subsequently approved after public submissions closed on October 16, 2019. While Vision NZ operates as a distinct entity without formal institutional ties to Destiny Church, its origins and operations are deeply intertwined with the church through personnel and ideological alignment. , as party president and candidate coordinator, has drawn candidates predominantly from Destiny Church networks, including church elders and members who advocate for policies reflecting the church's emphasis on biblical family structures and . has described the party as a "vehicle for the " to promote values consistent with Destiny Church doctrine, such as opposition to liberal social reforms. The relationship extended politically when , in August 2022, merged Vision NZ with the and Outdoors Party to form Freedoms NZ, a he led into the 2023 ; stood as a list candidate for the group, which secured 1.5% of the party vote. This alliance leveraged Destiny Church's mobilization capabilities, with church gatherings and events serving as recruitment and fundraising platforms for Vision NZ activities, including campaigns against mandates where church members protested under party auspices. Post-2023, the ties persist, as evidenced by ongoing joint advocacy on issues like immigration restrictions and cultural preservation, with Destiny Church providing grassroots support for Vision NZ's platform.

Membership and Internal Governance

Membership in Vision New Zealand is open to individuals qualified as electors under the Electoral Act 1993 who support the party's principles and are not members of any other political party. Applicants must complete a registration process, typically approved by a regional chair or branch organization manager, and pay an annual subscription fee determined by the national management board, due by August 1 each year. Financial members hold rights to stand for office or serve on committees, while non-payment results in forfeiture of membership status. Membership can be cancelled or suspended by the national management board for actions that compromise the party or for publicly opposing official candidates. The party's internal governance is structured around a National Management Board as the principal ruling body, which holds final authority over party direction, rule amendments, and strategic decisions. This board comprises key roles including the president, leader, deputy leader, treasurer, vice president, secretary, strategist, branch managers, a Maori delegate, chief policy advisor, and youth delegate. The party operates through 15 zonal branches, each managed by a branch organization manager and supported by local executives handling treasuries, secretariats, and regional committees to promote party aims at the grassroots level. Leadership positions such as leader, deputy leader, and chief policy advisor are elected by the National Management Board at an for three-year terms, following nomination reviews by an office selection committee that assesses candidates' character, qualifications, and two-year financial membership history. Decision-making within the board requires majority votes, with the chairperson holding a in ties and a of 75% officer representation; parliamentary decisions must align with the party and are resolved by majority vote. Disciplinary measures, including suspension or expulsion, are handled by the board for breaches such as voting against caucus resolutions or public statements contrary to party direction.

Ideology and Policies

Foundational Principles and Worldview

Vision New Zealand's foundational principles emphasize "New Politics" characterized by direct representation of the people, common-sense decision-making, and a focus on root causes of social, economic, and environmental challenges. The party positions itself as centre-right, prioritizing voter empowerment through politicians with real-life experience who uphold electoral promises, as articulated in its registration with the Electoral Commission on , 2019. This approach seeks to restore participatory governance "of the people, for the people, and by the people," contrasting with perceived elite-driven politics in . Central to the party's is the that strong families form the of a healthy , underpinning policies aimed at fostering national , inclusivity, and well-being. Vision NZ advocates protecting Kiwi identity, personal freedoms, and natural resources while promoting a vibrant and equitable public services accessible to all citizens. These principles reflect a pragmatic conservatism that addresses systemic issues like justice and commerce through strategic, evidence-based initiatives rather than ideological rigidity. The organization's leadership by , co-pastor of Destiny Church—a Pentecostal movement with fundamentalist Christian tenets—influences its underlying worldview, though official platforms avoid explicit religious framing. Destiny Church's emphasis on moral absolutes, family authority, and resistance to progressive social mandates, such as during restrictions, aligns with Vision NZ's mobilization against perceived overreach, informing a causal emphasis on individual responsibility and traditional structures for societal stability. This connection underscores a realism prioritizing empirical community outcomes over abstract equity narratives, with critiques from mainstream sources often highlighting the church's controversial stances as evidence of ideological extremism, yet party documents maintain a secular, voter-focused tone.

Family, Social, and Cultural Policies

Vision NZ emphasizes the as the cornerstone of societal health, cultural stability, and national prosperity, asserting that strong marriages and functional families underpin successful communities and . The party advocates reducing government interference in family life to empower parents in raising children within safe, healthy homes, prioritizing parental authority over state policies in areas like and welfare. This approach aligns with their broader "New Politics" platform, which seeks to restore family-centric decision-making amid perceived overreach by bureaucrats. On reproductive issues, Vision NZ holds a pro-life position, vehemently opposing the , which decriminalized up to 20 weeks' gestation and beyond in certain cases. The party labels this legislation one of the "KILL BILLS" for enabling what they term the "killing of our babies" and pledges to repeal it if elected, framing as a moral failing that undermines and human dignity. They extend similar opposition to under the End of Life Choice Act 2021, viewing it as part of a broader erosion of protections for the vulnerable. In cultural and social spheres, Vision NZ promotes traditional gender norms through initiatives like the Gender-Steadfast Manifesto, launched in October 2023 by its youth wing to counter what they describe as harmful gender ideology in schools and society. This manifesto, initiated by activist Jermaine Walters before her passing, calls for resistance to expansive interpretations of gender and sexuality, including opposition to inclusive Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) curricula that introduce non-binary concepts to children. The party argues such teachings confuse youth and infringe on parental rights, advocating instead for education that reinforces biological sex distinctions and family-based moral instruction. While not explicitly seeking to overturn legalized in 2013, their platform implicitly prioritizes heterosexual nuclear families as the societal ideal, consistent with Destiny Church influences emphasizing biblical family structures.

Economic and Fiscal Policies

Vision New Zealand, as a centre-right party, emphasizes rewarding individual effort and hard work in its approach to economic matters, though detailed fiscal blueprints have not been extensively outlined in public platforms. Party leader has opposed proposals to increase taxes on high-income earners, describing such measures as unfairly penalizing those who achieve success through diligence. In response to questions on whether taxing the rich more would alleviate , Tamaki remarked: "'Taxing the rich' is a flippant saying but if you actually think of the way that those people got there, when they worked hard to get there, why should we penalise hardworking Kiwis?" This stance aligns with a broader resistance to redistributive policies perceived as disincentivizing productivity. The party's alliance with Freedoms NZ for the 2023 election did not yield publicly detailed joint economic proposals, with emphasis instead placed on freedoms and social issues over comprehensive fiscal reforms. Vision NZ's policy platforms prioritize family empowerment and cultural priorities, suggesting economic views subordinate to these, potentially favoring intervention to foster rather than expansive welfare spending. No specific commitments on reduction, spending cuts, or code overhauls have been prominently advanced or quantified in verifiable statements from the party.

Law, Order, and National Security Policies

Vision NZ aligns its law and order positions with the Freedoms NZ platform, through which it contested the 2023 election as part of a formal , criticizing government approaches to offending as disconnected from underlying family instability and recruitment. The party supports redirecting interventions toward with a balanced "soft hard touch" strategy, integrating family support to address root causes such as absent and disengagement. Under the allied policy framework, Vision NZ endorses empowering police to prioritize enforcement over social welfare roles, including incentives for on petty crimes and reallocation of sworn officers to frontline duties. Proposals include appointing a dedicated Minister of to coordinate across police, , and portfolios for enhanced accountability. Ambitious targets aim to slash overall crime to pre-2017 Labour government levels within 180 days, with specific reductions such as 653% fewer ram-raids, 48% less , 68% fewer homicides, and 71% fewer gang members. On gangs, the positions emphasize rehabilitation alongside , advocating repurposed prisons for "gang exit plans" and tougher sentences specifically for gang-related offenses, drawing from Destiny Church-linked programs like ManUp that seek to transform former members into -oriented individuals. Mandatory transformational programs would apply to offenders and Jobseeker beneficiaries, framing reduction as tied to restoring family structures. Community safety units, trained and funded for hotspots, would enforce curfews and interventions to reclaim public spaces. National security emphases within these policies focus on domestic threats, prioritizing street-level and crackdowns to "make our streets safe again," with less articulation of foreign or defense specifics beyond general . This approach reflects a causal view linking societal breakdown, including family erosion, to rising insecurity, advocating preventive community measures over expansive state surveillance.

Immigration and Foreign Policy Positions

Vision NZ has advocated for stricter controls on to mitigate pressures on , , and . The party has proposed halting intakes and instead offering financial incentives for to remain in their home countries, as stated by leader in October 2019. This stance aligns with broader concerns over mass displacing local workers and straining resources, with Tamaki highlighting ethnic business networks contributing to job losses for in July 2025. Vision NZ has also organized protests calling for closures, led by Tamaki, to prioritize national interests during periods of high influx. In a selective approach, the party supports expediting citizenship pathways for Pasifika migrants, reducing the standard 10-year process to five years to foster stronger regional ties while maintaining overall restrictions on non-priority . Their economic policies reference " governance" as a tool to enhance affordability and workplace stability for small and medium businesses, implying regulated inflows that align with domestic capacity. Public positions on remain limited and underdeveloped in available statements, with emphasis instead on national sovereignty and over international entanglements. The party's nationalist orientation, rooted in and cultural preservation, suggests skepticism toward supranational influences that could undermine New Zealand's autonomy, though no explicit commitments to alliances, trade pacts, or global institutions have been detailed.

Electoral Performance

2020 Election Outcomes

Vision New Zealand contested the held on 17 October 2020, fielding candidates in multiple electorates. The party secured 4,237 party votes nationwide, representing 0.1 percent of the total valid party votes cast, which totaled approximately 2.89 million. This result positioned Vision NZ among the smaller minor parties and far below the five percent threshold required for allocation of list seats under New Zealand's Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system. The party won no electorate seats. Party leader stood as a in the electorate of Waiariki, where she received a limited share of votes amid a competitive race involving incumbent Labour MP Tāmati and Te Pāti 's Rawiri . Tamaki later stated that her candidacy contributed to splitting opposition votes, facilitating Waititi's victory and Labour's loss of the seat, thereby fulfilling a strategic goal despite her own defeat. Party vote totals showed modest concentrations in electorates with ties to Destiny Church communities, including 196 votes in , 183 in , and 141 in , reflecting localized support but insufficient for broader electoral success. Overall, the performance underscored Vision NZ's emergence as a niche conservative voice, though it highlighted challenges in expanding beyond its core base during an election dominated by Labour's .

2023 Election Results under Freedoms NZ

Freedoms NZ, an alliance of political parties and movements that included Vision New Zealand, contested the on 14 October 2023 as a single entity rather than Vision NZ running independently. The alliance stood candidates in multiple electorates but secured no victories there. Nationally, Freedoms NZ obtained 9,586 party votes, comprising 0.33% of the total valid party votes cast. This fell well below the 5% threshold necessary for allocation of list seats under New Zealand's system. Consequently, the alliance won zero seats in the 122-member 54th . The modest result reflected challenges in consolidating support among fringe and anti-mandate groups, despite efforts to unify under the Freedoms NZ banner, which was initiated in 2022 to amplify voices critical of restrictions and related policies. Official results were declared by the Electoral Commission on 3 November 2023 following the special votes count.

Voter Demographics and Support Patterns

Vision NZ's voter base is primarily drawn from the membership and sympathizers of Destiny Church, a Pentecostal organization with a predominantly Polynesian following, including significant numbers of Pacific Islanders and some . The party's leadership under , co-leader of the church, has emphasized policies aligned with Pasifika family values, such as opposition to certain social reforms, positioning Vision NZ as appealing to conservative ethnic communities traditionally supportive of Labour but alienated on cultural grounds. In the 2020 election, Vision NZ received 4,506 party votes nationwide (0.15% of the total), with support concentrated in Auckland electorates featuring high Pacific and populations, such as and , reflecting the church's urban base in . Hannah Tamaki's candidacy in the Māori electorate of Waiariki underscored efforts to mobilize voters, though the party secured no electorate seats and minimal overall traction. Religious affiliation plays a key role, with backing from fundamentalist Christian communities opposed to secular progressive policies, evidenced by the party's advocacy for biblical family structures and resistance to mandates during the period. By the 2023 election, under the Freedoms NZ alliance, support patterns shifted toward broader anti-mandate and freedom-oriented voters, yet retained core church-linked demographics, yielding 35,796 party votes (0.84%). This alliance amplified appeal among socially conservative Pacific peoples, who comprise a disproportionate share of Pentecostal adherents in , though detailed post-election demographic breakdowns remain unavailable due to the party's fringe status. Overall, Vision NZ's patterns indicate niche support among religious minorities rather than broad demographic appeal, with higher engagement in areas of ethnic diversity and lower in rural or Pākehā-dominant regions.

Controversies and Criticisms

Cuba Street Rainbow Crossing Dispute

In October 2018, installed a rainbow-colored at the intersection of Dixon Street and Mall to mark the 30th anniversary of the Homosexual Law Reform Act, painting the standard zebra stripes in the colors of the rainbow flag. The installation aimed to promote inclusivity and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community, but it drew immediate opposition from conservative groups, including reports of deliberate burnouts leaving skid marks on the surface. In February 2025, a was filed in the at by four complainants, including Deanna Merania, a for Vision NZ in the 2023 , challenging the crossing's legality under the Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004. The claimants argued that the non-standard coloring—deviating from the prescribed black-and-white stripes—rendered it unlawful, as it could mislead drivers into believing it was not a controlled crossing, potentially compromising road safety and failing to meet regulatory requirements for uniformity. Vision NZ, a socially conservative party with roots in Destiny Church and known for opposing public endorsements of LGBTQ+ symbolism, supported the review as part of broader resistance to what it views as ideological impositions on public infrastructure, echoing prior protests against similar crossings. On March 21, 2025, Justice Jason McHerron dismissed the challenge, ruling that the rainbow crossing was lawfully installed in 2018 and did not contravene the traffic rules. McHerron determined that the rule permits variations from standard designs if they serve purposes like enhancing pedestrian safety or awareness, and empirical observations at the site showed no evidence of confusion or heightened risk to motorists or pedestrians. The decision affirmed the council's discretion in such modifications, rejecting claims of illegality despite the deviation from prescriptive norms. The ruling was welcomed by LGBTQ+ advocates as a preservation of symbolic expression, while Vision NZ affiliates expressed dissatisfaction, framing the crossing as an unnecessary and divisive use of ratepayer funds that prioritizes over neutral public safety standards. No changes were made to the crossing following the judgment, and it continues to serve as a landmark in central , though ongoing maintenance has been required due to attempts. The case highlighted tensions between regulatory adherence in traffic management and initiatives for social messaging, with critics of the challenge noting the complainants' affiliations with conservative religious networks opposed to symbolism on principled grounds of biblical interpretation rather than solely safety concerns.

Accusations of Extremism and Fundamentalism

Vision NZ, led by who is also co-pastor of Destiny Church, has been accused by critics of advancing through its political platform, drawing from the church's emphasis on strict biblical interpretations of morality, family structures, and social order. Opponents, particularly from progressive media and political circles, argue that the party's policies—such as opposition to abortion, promotion of traditional marriage, and resistance to gender ideology in schools—reflect an imposition of religious on secular , potentially alienating non-Christians and minorities. These claims often stem from Destiny Church's history of public campaigns against and its characterization by some observers as a Pentecostal movement with cult-like elements, though party leaders maintain their positions align with values foundational to New Zealand's heritage. Accusations of extremism intensified during Vision NZ's involvement in anti-COVID-19 mandate protests and its alliance with the Freedoms NZ coalition in the 2023 election, where critics portrayed the party's advocacy for personal freedoms and skepticism of public health measures as conspiratorial or anti-science. For instance, participation in 2022 Parliament occupation events, alongside Destiny Church members, led commentators to link Vision NZ to broader "" undercurrents in New Zealand's populist right, including COVID denialism and resistance to authority, despite the party's explicit rejection of violence. Left-leaning outlets and academics have highlighted these activities as evidence of risks within conservative Christian groups, though empirical assessments, such as those reviewing church leaders' rhetoric, conclude that figures like the Tamakis do not cross into overt thresholds but may inadvertently foster fringe sentiments. Further criticisms frame Vision NZ's "Kiwis First" immigration stance and calls for cultural preservation as nativist or far-right extremism, especially amid 2025 rallies protesting non-Christian immigration led by Destiny Church affiliates. Sources like international media have described the party as far-right for prioritizing national sovereignty and over , attributing this to systemic influences from Pentecostal rather than pragmatic policy. However, such labels are contested, with defenders noting that similar accusations overlook comparable positions in mainstream conservative parties elsewhere and reflect biases in media coverage favoring progressive narratives. Vision NZ has responded by emphasizing democratic participation and policy debate over attacks on faith-based motivations.

Responses to COVID-19 Mandates and Public Health Policies

Vision NZ opposed New Zealand's mandates, lockdowns, and vaccine requirements, framing them as infringements on personal freedoms and religious liberties. Party leader publicly criticized the government's and testing protocols in June 2020, stating she had "no confidence" they would prevent community transmission. In March 2021, Tamaki disclosed she was personally avoiding , aligning with the party's skepticism toward mandatory measures. The party's leaders, including Tamaki and her husband Brian Tamaki of Destiny Church, actively organized and participated in protests against lockdowns and mandates. Brian Tamaki acknowledged instigating over 100 such demonstrations nationwide by July 2022. Both faced criminal charges for breaching Alert Level 4 restrictions during a November 2021 Auckland protest, with trials commencing in November 2024. Brian Tamaki also condemned the Public Health Response Bill in May 2020 as an expansion of government control that undermined individual rights. Vision NZ integrated its anti-mandate stance into electoral platforms, contesting the 2020 election amid rising restrictions and later aligning with the Freedoms NZ coalition in 2022. This grouping, which included Vision NZ, explicitly sought to end mandates and reverse COVID-19-related legislation, positioning itself as a vehicle for mandate opponents. In the 2023 election under Freedoms NZ, the party campaigned on restoring eroded by policies, though it secured less than 1% of the vote.

Media Portrayals and Political Opposition

Media outlets in have predominantly portrayed Vision NZ as a fringe entity rooted in religious , emphasizing its ties to Destiny Church and leaders Hannah and . Coverage often highlights the party's social , including opposition to abortion and , framing these positions as extreme or out of step with mainstream values. For example, in August 2022, Stuff described Vision NZ alongside other minor parties as "fringe" upon their alliance under Freedoms NZ, underscoring perceptions of marginality rather than substantive engagement. Similarly, Waatea News in June 2025 linked Destiny Church's activities, including Vision NZ's involvement, to "far-right ideologies" in critiques of anti-immigration stances and protests against non-Christian religions. These characterizations reflect a pattern in left-leaning media, where conservative religious motivations are equated with without equivalent scrutiny of rationales grounded in family-centric or national sovereignty arguments. Such portrayals have drawn accusations of bias from Vision NZ affiliates, particularly regarding differential treatment of leaders. claimed in August 2025 that media coverage of during the by-election exemplified "collusion" against non-left-leaning voices, alleging unfair exclusion from debates and disproportionate negativity compared to progressive candidates. This aligns with broader critiques of media's systemic progressive tilt, which privileges narratives aligning with institutional consensus on issues like and , often sidelining empirically supported conservative critiques of rapid social change. During the 2023 election cycle, RNZ commentary noted the party's low visibility in mainstream discourse, attributing it partly to its religious framing, which invites reflexive dismissal in secular-leaning outlets. Political opposition to Vision NZ has emanated primarily from left-leaning parties and secular advocates, who decry its infusion of Christian doctrine into policy as antithetical to pluralistic governance. Labour and Green Party figures have not issued direct, high-profile rebukes but have broadly opposed Freedoms NZ's 2023 platform—incorporating Vision NZ—through campaigns emphasizing separation of church and state, with commenters citing examples like Iran's theocracy as cautionary. Te Pāti Māori, competing in Māori electorates, implicitly contests Vision NZ's appeal to conservative Māori voters by prioritizing indigenous sovereignty over religious conservatism, as evident in the 2025 Tāmaki Makaurau by-election where Hannah Tamaki's candidacy faced organizational exclusion from debates, prompting protests. National Party, while pragmatically open to right-wing alliances, distanced itself post-2023 by forming a coalition excluding Freedoms NZ, with leader Christopher Luxon facing internal and media pressure for earlier ambiguity on potential cooperation with Tamaki in 2022. This opposition underscores causal tensions between Vision NZ's first-principles advocacy for traditional values and the progressive establishment's preference for state-mediated social engineering, with minimal engagement on shared concerns like crime or immigration.

Reception and Impact

Achievements in Policy Advocacy and Voter Mobilization

Vision New Zealand has focused policy advocacy on promoting traditional family structures, opposing abortion expansion, and resisting legislative changes viewed as eroding parental rights. The party pledged to repeal the , which decriminalized up to 20 weeks, arguing it undermined protections for the unborn. In May 2023, Vision NZ launched a public campaign against amendments to the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No. 3), criticizing provisions that could limit parental involvement in children's and gender-related decisions. These efforts aimed to elevate conservative viewpoints in public debate, though no direct policy reversals resulted due to the party's lack of parliamentary representation. In voter mobilization, Vision NZ has leveraged its ties to the Destiny Church network to engage a niche base of fundamentalist Christian and socially conservative supporters, fielding candidates across electorates despite limited resources. In the 2020 general election, shortly after registration on December 4, 2019, the party garnered 4,506 party votes nationwide, equivalent to 0.16% of the total. For the 2023 election, Vision NZ allied with Freedoms NZ, contributing to the coalition's 45,098 party votes or 1.58%, which mobilized fringe right-wing sentiment on issues like freedoms but fell short of the 5% threshold for seats. Hannah Tamaki's candidacy in the September 6, 2025, by-election further demonstrated targeted outreach to urban and conservative communities, building on church-led efforts. These campaigns have sustained visibility among a dedicated electorate segment, fostering turnout in low-engagement contexts despite overall modest vote shares.

Criticisms from Mainstream and Left-Leaning Perspectives

Mainstream media outlets in , including RNZ and Stuff, have portrayed Vision NZ as a fringe political entity closely tied to the fundamentalist Destiny Church, emphasizing its limited electoral appeal and association with controversial protests. In the 2020 general election, Vision NZ received just 0.11% of the party vote, which analysts attributed to voter rejection of parties aligned with conspiracy theories and anti-government sentiment during the period. Coverage often highlights the party's opposition to mandates, framing leaders Hannah and Brian Tamaki's involvement in 2021-2022 protests as contributing to social division rather than legitimate dissent. Left-leaning publications such as The Spinoff have criticized Hannah Tamaki's leadership tactics, drawing on her 2011 bid for the Māori Women’s Welfare League presidency where she formed ten new branches affiliated with Destiny Church on a single day to influence voting, actions the High Court deemed of "considerable disquiet" due to issues like lack of member consent and payments from church funds. These reports portray such maneuvers as manipulative and sectarian, clashing with the organization's non-sectarian ethos and raising concerns over undue religious influence in secular institutions. Additionally, media scrutiny has focused on Destiny Church's disruptions of LGBT events, such as the 2025 Auckland Pride Festival incidents where protesters halted children's activities, prompting Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to state the actions "went too far" and organizers to urge community vigilance against perceived threats. Critics from these perspectives often attribute Vision NZ's marginal status to its advocacy for traditional Christian values, which they argue fosters intolerance toward progressive social policies on issues like gender and sexuality. RNZ reporting on Brian Tamaki's 2019 apology for past remarks labeling homosexuality a "perversion" noted skepticism from LGBT advocates, viewing it as insufficient amid ongoing church opposition to rainbow initiatives. Such coverage, prevalent in outlets with progressive editorial slants, tends to amplify narratives of extremism while downplaying the party's emphasis on family-centric policies, reflecting broader institutional biases against conservative religious movements.

Broader Influence on New Zealand Conservatism

Vision NZ has contributed to the articulation of socially conservative positions within 's political spectrum, emphasizing Christian principles, traditional family structures, and resistance to policies perceived as eroding religious freedoms. Affiliated with Destiny Church, the party has leveraged the church's network—estimated at thousands of members across multiple congregations—to advocate for issues like opposition to abortion, , and expansive LGBTQ+ education in schools. This mobilization has amplified voices critical of progressive social engineering, particularly during the era, where Destiny Church-led protests against mandates and lockdowns drew significant participation and highlighted tensions between state authority and individual conscience. In electoral terms, Vision NZ's participation under the Freedoms NZ banner in the October 14, 2023, general election secured 42,680 party votes, equating to 1.51% of the national total, underscoring a consolidated but fringe conservative electorate unwilling to align fully with establishment parties like National or ACT. This vote share, while insufficient for parliamentary representation, reflected discontent among voters prioritizing moral and over , potentially siphoning support from more moderate right-wing options and pressuring mainstream conservatives to address social issues more assertively. The coalition's formation, announced on , 2022, united Vision NZ with parties like New Nation and Outdoors & Freedom, fostering a unified platform that critiqued government overreach and promoted "freedom movements," thereby sustaining discourse on these themes post-election. By contesting all seven in 2023, led by in , Vision NZ aimed to engage culturally conservative communities, framing its platform around family and resistance to "" ideologies, which could expand conservatism's ethnic base beyond predominantly European demographics. This strategy echoes Destiny Church's history of under Brian and , positioning the party as a bridge between Pentecostal and indigenous traditionalism. Although electoral gains were negligible—Tamaki received 1,171 votes in Waiariki in 2020—such efforts have normed religious-infused in public debate, influencing broader right-wing rhetoric on parental rights and national identity amid New Zealand's 2023 conservative governmental shift.

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