The Values Party: selected documents

The Values Party was formed in 1972, and dissolved into the Green Party in 1990.

It contested general elections since 1972.

Jeanette Fitzsimons was the Values Party candidate in Remuera in the general election of 1978.

j fitzsimons election flyer remuera

The above link takes you to a PDF file of her election flyer for that election.

doorstop photo 14 oct 1978
Jeanette canvasses at the 1978 election – New Zealand Herald photograph

The party had a song, called the Values Song.  You can find a PDF copy of the song at this link: values song 1975

After failing to gain members in Parliament the party struggled, and engaged in much soul searching.  In July 1980, ahead of the 1981 General Election, Dave Atmore prepared a strategy discussion document for the Values Council.  You can read it here:

what role for values in the 1981 election

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