The Latest Breaking News from Opportunity

Ruling out Opportunity only harms Luxon’s election chances, right? It’s not that simple

Despite not having made it to parliament, The Opportunity Party has already been proclaimed a potential “kingmaker” following next month’s election.

The Conversation · Oct 23

NZ election poll watch: right majority possible even if Opportunity enters parliament

With the New Zealand election two-and-a-half weeks away, the latest 1News Verian poll has the right extending its lead over the left, meaning the right may be able to win a majority without relying on the Opportunity Party (if it enters parliament).

The Conversation · Oct 20

Poll bump for National as voting begins in NZ election

Overseas voters, including those in Australia, can begin casting ballots in New Zealand's election after the leaders squared off in their final debate.

AAP · Oct 20

NZ election poll watch: Opportunity holds as potential kingmaker in tight race

With a month to go to the New Zealand election on November 7, a Reid Research poll for RNZ has given the left bloc its first lead over the right in any poll since June.

The Conversation · Oct 6

Hipkins edges first New Zealand election debate

The two candidates to be New Zealand's prime minister after the November 7 election have sparred on the cost of living, tax plans and more.

AAP · Oct 6

Labour, Greens firm in New Zealand election contest

Two polls in a day have confirmed a Greens surge which could tip the left bloc into power in New Zealand, and Prime Minister Chris Luxon's coalition out.

AAP · Oct 5

Opportunity’s ‘tax reset’ could benefit many households – but does little for the poorest

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.

The Conversation · Sep 20

‘So hacked off’: as election nears, New Zealanders despair at the main parties – and Opportunity knocks

National and Labour have passed government back and forth for years but many voters are no longer content with politics as usual

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25

NZ election poll watch: right still leads left, but Opportunity could deny it a majority

With the November 7 general election now just over two months away, and party campaigning about to start in earnest, political polls are coming into sharp relief.

The Conversation · Aug 25

Potential kingmaker in New Zealand's next government wants universal income, tax overhaul

New Zealand's Opportunity Party proposes a universal basic income for residents. This policy would be funded by a new annual land tax. The party leader believes this plan will also curb rising house prices. Recent polls suggest the party could hold significant power after the election. The party aims to…

The Economic Times · Aug 20