Operating primarily in southern Belize, the party fielded candidates in the 2008 and 2012 general elections.

[2] Maheia also led PNP slates in municipal elections in Punta Gorda, most recently in March 2015.

The PNP's platform was anti-corruption and favoured campaign finance reform as well as increased local control in Belizean government.

[5] The PNP joined a coalition of third parties contesting the 2008 general elections, known as the National Belizean Alliance (NBA).

[citation needed] In the years prior to the merger, the PNP maintained an informal alliance with the Belmopan-based Vision Inspired by the People, with which it shared similar anti-corruption stances.