NZ Loyal is officially a registered political party and will be contesting the New Zealand General Election on 7 November.
The Electoral Commission today approved registration of New Zealand Loyal under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993.
“This registration is the result of a genuine grassroots movement determined to restore the voice of ordinary New Zealanders,” party leader Kelvyn Alp said.
“Today marks a significant milestone in the history of our movement. This is a moment of achievement, renewal and genuine hope.”
“This milestone has been made possible by the loyalty, determination and belief of our members, candidates, volunteers and supporters across New Zealand. Together, we have rebuilt. Together, we have persevered. Together, we have created a real opportunity to offer New Zealanders a bold and principled alternative at the ballot box.”
However, the Electoral Commission refused to register the logo of the party under section 71D(1)(c) of the Act, due to an ongoing intellectual property dispute.
“The name New Zealand Loyal will appear on the ballot papers for the party vote and beside our electorate candidates. While the party logo will not presently appear due to the continuing trademark matter, this does not affect our registration, our campaign or our ability to contest the election.”
“Our position remains that NZ Loyal’s identity has been established as the registered political party and that its name and logo represent the collective organisation and its members. That process will continue through the appropriate legal channels. As the party logo is subject to a dispute, we are unable to have the logo itself on the ballot sheet for the November 7 elections.”
Today, however, is not about what is missing, it is about what has been achieved. New Zealand Loyal is now officially registered, organised and ready to campaign for a stronger, freer, more prosperous and more confident New Zealand.
“We believe in the people of this country. We believe New Zealand can once again become a nation of opportunity, independence, fairness and courage. We believe government should serve the people, protect their freedoms, respect their property and be accountable for every decision it makes. We believe New Zealand’s best days can still lie ahead,” Alp said.
“This election gives every New Zealander the opportunity to choose a new direction, support a positive vision and help build a country worthy of the generations who will inherit it.”
Our registration is not the end of the journey. It is the beginning of something greater.
“From today, our focus turns fully toward the election campaign, supporting our candidates, presenting our policies and earning the trust of New Zealanders throughout the country. To every person who stood with us, worked beside us, encouraged us and refused to give up, thank you. This achievement belongs to you.”
On 7 November, New Zealanders will have the chance to vote for hope, principle, prosperity and a better future. New Zealand Loyal will be there.
The Electoral Commission’s full decision is shown below:
