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Politics
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"These are the minimum commitments we will require from the next government in return for our support," leader Qiulae Wong said.
48 mins ago
The Greens' Chlöe Swarbrick says her party was taking nothing for granted.
6:05pm
The 1News Verian poll result would give the party 19 MPs if repeated in November’s election.
New Zealand
6:00pm
Analysis: With the Opportunity Party on the cusp of the 5% threshold to make it into parliament after the November 7 election, its signature "tax reset" proposal deserves close attention.
Mon, Sep 21
Labour disputes all but one of the nine would be a new tax under a government it leads.
Thu, Sep 17
Opportunity also fall from 6.1% to 4.5% in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll, bucking the trend found in other polls.
Mon, Sep 7
Candidates from National, Labour, NZ First, ACT, the Green Party and the Opportunity Party faced off in front of a live audience in Morrinsville for a special Q+A rural issues debate.
Sun, Sep 6
With just nine weeks remaining until election day, parties in most parts of the country were now permitted to put up their election hoardings.
Sat, Sep 5
Luxon will face Hipkins on October 6, but has turned down TVNZ's second leaders' debate scheduled for two days before the November 7 election.
Thu, Aug 20
"I don't see any of the other political parties proposing to change the system," says leader Qiulae Wong.
Sun, Aug 16
It would look to cap political donations and establish an independent anti-corruption body to centralise and coordinate action against corruption.
The party is soaring in the polls – we look at what they would bring if they make it into Parliament.
Sat, Aug 15
Qiulae Wong believed her party could find "common ground" with Winston Peters and New Zealand First if it were part of future coalition negotiations.
Thu, Aug 13
The poll landed as National MPs met behind closed doors this morning before deciding they still wanted PM Christopher Luxon as leader.
Wed, Aug 12
On these numbers Prime Minister Christopher Luxon would still have the numbers to form a government, though the margin has slimmed.
Fri, Aug 7
The Labour leader said Peters should not be foreign minister in any government.
Tue, Aug 4
Party leader Qiulae Wong said the candidates combine fresh political thinking with substantial real-world experience.
Fri, Jul 31
