Successful environmental policy involves integrating responsible environmental management in all policy decisions. The Nationals’ approach to protection of the environment takes account of human and natural activities on our eco systems, quality of life and resource management. We will not distort international trade or divert new investment to greenhouse emissions havens, but will encourage an orderly transition of the power generating industry to low emissions or carbon storage technology.  We support studies into the use of alternative-based power generation systems including nuclear energy.
favourably mentions cultural diversity, for example for freedom of religion or linguistic heritages