Direct Democracy Party of New Zealand
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Leader | Kevin Alp |
Founded | 2005 |
Dissolved | June 30, 2009 |
The Direct Democracy Party (DDP) of New Zealand (2005-2009) was a political party in New Zealand that promoted greater participation by the people in the decision-making of government. The party's leader was Kelvyn Alp.
The party challenged the current monetary system and promoted solutions to what it called "irredeemable debt."[1] It aimed to establish a system of binding referendums (similar to the Landsgemeinde used in parts of Switzerland) for all major decisions.[2] The party also advocated for a New Zealand Constitution to protect and enshrine the rights and freedoms of the people.[3]
In 2005 the Direct Democracy Party was registered as a political party.[4] It fielded 32 party members in the 2005 elections, and won 782 votes (or 0.03% of the total vote), failing to get any MPs into parliament.[5]
The party did not apply for broadcasting funding in 2008,[6] nor did it submit a party list. The official results for the party vote in that year's election recorded no votes for the DDP.[7]
The party's registration was cancelled at its own request on 30 June 2009.[8]
Alp founded the OurNZ Party in 2011.
See also
Kyle Chapman, party member
References
- ^ "Open Letter To The NZ People". Direct Democracy Party. 24 February 2007. Retrieved 8 June 2008.
- ^ ""Direct Democracy": Frequently Asked Questions". Direct Democracy Party Of NZ. 19 August 2007. Retrieved 8 June 2008.
- ^ "New Zealand Constitution Policy". Direct Democracy Party Of NZ. Retrieved 8 June 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "More political parties seeking party vote". New Zealand Electoral Commission. 24 August 2005. Archived from the original on 16 October 2008. Retrieved 8 June 2008.
- ^ "2005 Election: Official Count Results -- Overall Status". New Zealand Electoral Commission. 2005. Archived from the original on 10 May 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-08.
- ^ "Commission to hear parties on broadcasting time and funding". New Zealand Electoral Commission. 24 April 2008. Archived from the original on 15 October 2008. Retrieved 8 June 2008.
- ^ Chief Electoral Office: Official Count Results: Overall status
- ^ "Cancellation of Registration of Party". Elections.org.nz. Retrieved 16 January 2017.