This article is about the minor party founded by Ross Meurant in 1994. For the later party led by Colin Craig, see Conservative Party of New Zealand.
The 'Conservative' label was also applied unofficially to the MPs who opposed the original Liberal Party. See historic conservatism in New Zealand.
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Political party
New Zealand Conservative Party
Founder
Ross Meurant
Founded
September 1994
Split from
New Zealand National Party
Ideology
Conservatism
Political position
Centre-right to right-wing
Former Name
Right of Centre
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