United Future in Parliament

United Future formed in 2000 after a merger of Future New Zealand (formerly the Christian Democrats) and the United Party. The party registered with the Electoral Commission in December 2001 and first entered Parliament that same year.

The party is currently represented in Parliament by one member, the Hon Peter Dunne, who is the member for Ohariu. He is a Minister outside of Cabinet in the National-led government from November 2008. Unted Future previously had a confidence and supply agreement with the Labour-Progressive Coalition Government from 2005-2008.

Agreements

’ United Future agrees to provide confidence and supply through positive votes of support for the term of this Parliament to a National-led government.’

Source: United Future, Confidence and Supply Agreement with United Future, 16 November 2008

United Future party message

’ United Future is a modern centre party, focused on New Zealand's best interests. We promote strong families and vibrant communities. We seek a fair, and open society, free from poverty, ignorance and prejudice, and based on innovation, self-reliance, justice and integrity in business and personal dealings.

We promote a sustainable environment, and a competitive economy which encourages growth, prosperity, ownership and opportunity through market policies where possible, and government where necessary.

We want all New Zealanders, whatever their background, race or creed, to have the chance to enjoy everything that is good in our country.’

Source: United Future party, http://www.unitedfuture.org.nz/default,77,our_mission.sm, accessed 17 November 2008.