[3] The Internet Party and Mana Movement contested the 2014 general election as a single entity.

[1][better source needed] The memorandum of understanding states that the agreement would remain in force until at least six weeks after polling day.

[1] The Internet Party and Mana Movement was funded by online millionaire Kim Dotcom.

Dotcom, who was not a candidate because he is not a New Zealand citizen,[4] told reporters as election results became clear, "I take full responsibility for this loss tonight because the brand—the brand Kim Dotcom—was poison for what we were trying to achieve.

"[5] Following post-election reviews by both components of the Internet Mana Movement, the relationship was dissolved on 13 December with both sides agreeing there had been 'no regrets' about the decision made to run together.