The New Citizens Party

Danya Levy at Stuff reports:

Fledging Auckland-based political movement the New Citizens Party has withdrawn from this year’s election and will join forces with the Conservative Party.

Spokesperson Paul Young said the party’s values were aligned with those of the Conservative Party.

“We understand the importance of family, business and everyone making a contribution.”

I’m surprised Danya didn’t mention in the article this story, which I think is a significant factor in their decision:

The future of a Chinese milk export plant at Tauranga is up in the air after corruption charges were laid in Hong Kong this week against its founder, former Crafar-farms bidder May Wang, and an arrest warrant issued for its bankroller, Jack Chen.

Chen, IIRC, helped found the NCP.