Military neutrality

What we’ll do

  • Declare Aotearoa a militarily neutral nation.
  • Reset foreign policy to be independent, grounded in Māori values, and centred on Pacific and Indigenous relationships.
  • Review and withdraw from military alignments that undermine sovereignty.
  • Refocus the Defence Force on protection, disaster response, and Pacific support.
  • Uphold international human rights and hold war criminals to account.

Why it matters

Neutrality is mana motuhake in action. Our sovereignty shouldn’t be dictated by foreign Neutrality is mana motuhake in action. Our foreign policy should not be dictated by powerful nations, military alliances, or wars that are not ours. Aotearoa must stand for peace, justice, Indigenous solidarity, and Pacific protection.