New Zealand Political Party Disability Policies 2026
The 2026 New Zealand General Election is an important opportunity for disabled people, carers, families and whānau to examine what each political party is promising—and what those promises could mean in everyday life.
This page will bring together links to the disability policies published by New Zealand’s political parties. Inclusive World will also publish independent commentary, community perspectives and expert analysis of those policies as information becomes available.
Looking Beyond Election Promises
A disability policy should be assessed by more than its title or headline. Important questions include whether it protects disabled people’s rights, strengthens choice and control, provides reliable support, recognises carers, improves accessibility and is supported by realistic funding and implementation.
Why This Matters in 2026
The Government’s Disability Support Services Bill has created significant concern within the disability community. Disabled people, carers, families, whānau and disability organisations have raised questions about rights, consultation, family responsibility, funding decisions and the future direction of disability support services. These issues make it especially important to understand where every political party stands before voting.
New Zealand National Party
Policy information will be updatedView National’s published disability commitments and read Inclusive World’s analysis of how its policies may affect disabled people, carers, families and whānau.
New Zealand Labour Party
Policy information will be updatedView Labour’s published disability commitments and read Inclusive World’s analysis of how its proposals may affect disability support, accessibility, inclusion and family wellbeing.
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand
Policy information will be updatedExplore the Green Party’s disability policies and read independent analysis of its commitments concerning disability rights, income, accessibility, support services and community inclusion.
ACT New Zealand
Policy information will be updatedRead ACT’s published policies and Inclusive World’s assessment of what its approach could mean for disability support, public services, carers, personal choice and government responsibility.
New Zealand First
Policy information will be updatedView New Zealand First’s disability commitments and read analysis of how its proposals may affect accessibility standards, disability support services, carers, families and older disabled people.
Te Pāti Māori
Policy information will be updatedExplore Te Pāti Māori’s policies affecting tāngata whaikaha Māori, whānau hauā and the wider disability community, together with independent and lived-experience analysis.
Community and Expert Perspectives
Political policies can have very different effects depending on a person’s disability, support needs, location, culture, age and family circumstances. Inclusive World is gathering opinions from disabled people, carers, whānau, advocates and people with professional or lived experience.
Read Published Community Opinions