The party advocates non-violence towards animals, sustainability, and a move away from animal-based agriculture.
[4] AJPANZ was founded after discussions with the Animal Justice Party in Australia, who also gave permission to use the name.
[1] In May 2023 the party was granted $66,332 in broadcasting funding for the 2023 New Zealand general election, provisional upon registration.
[9] Two polls conducted for 1 News in September 2023 indicated that support for the Animal Justice Party was around 0.3 to 0.4 percent.
[11] The party ran a candidate in the 2023 Port Waikato by-election, coming fourth.