New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.
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Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong

Opportunity outlines its five bottom lines

"These are the minimum commitments we will require from the next government in return for our support," leader Qiulae Wong said.

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The leaders of parties represented in Parliament as of January 20, 2026 (file image).

'Pretty cool isn't it' - Party reacts to best-ever 1News poll result

The Greens' Chlöe Swarbrick says her party was taking nothing for granted.

6:05pm

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Poll: Greens surge to best result ever as National, Labour slide further

The 1News Verian poll result would give the party 19 MPs if repeated in November’s election.

6:00pm

Wong spoke to Q+A as a 1News poll put her party above the 5% threshold for the first time.

Opportunity leader defends taking big donations she wants outlawed

"I don't see any of the other political parties proposing to change the system," says leader Qiulae Wong.

Sun, Aug 16

Opportunity Party urges lobbying and donations reforms

Opportunity Party urges lobbying and donations reforms

It would look to cap political donations and establish an independent anti-corruption body to centralise and coordinate action against corruption.

Sun, Aug 16

Qiulae Wong believes her party can find "common ground" with Winston Peters and New Zealand First if it were part of future coalition negotiations.

Opportunity Party leader on poll surge, working with Winston Peters

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

Poll: Opportunity Party surges as NZ First slides amid Luxon saga

Poll: Opportunity Party surges as NZ First slides amid Luxon saga

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

Chris Hipkins and Winston Peters.

'He cannot represent NZ': Hipkins rules out Peters as foreign minister

The Labour leader said Peters should not be foreign minister in any government.

Tue, Aug 4