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This is the official account of The Opportunity Party NZ. Opportunity is committed to evidence-based, long-term solutions - not for special interests or some particular demographic, but for all New Zealanders.
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Opportunity exists to break the chain of short sighted politics
Statement from the Opportunity Party regarding the recent publication by the Salvation Army on the state of the political landscape in Aotearoa NZ
February 12, 2026 at 5:19 AM
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Those radical centrists over at the Salvation Army are singing our song. Read the full report here:

www.salvationarmy.org.nz/research-pol...

#KiwisDeserveBetter #nzpol
Photo of "State of the Nation" report published by the Salvation Army published 11-2-2026
February 12, 2026 at 5:19 AM
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The raw human experience of a pōwhiri In a world where AI chatbot social media is a thing… it is such a privilege to participate in kanohi ki te kanohi - face-to-face - human connection. You feel the vibrations of each waiata in your chest. You see the emotion in the eyes of every speaker. It reminded me how special it is that this is such a strong part of our culture in Aotearoa New Zealand. Events like this demonstrate to the world the enduring value of real, human interaction. 1 + 1 = 3 As someone of mixed ethnicities, I understand what it feels like to be caught between two worlds, growing up thinking you had to choose one or the other, and realising you’ll never fully fit the mould of either. Over time, I’ve learned that celebrating one part of your identity doesn’t mean suppressing the other. I believe the same is true for New Zealand. We can elevate Māori without diminishing Pākehā. We can celebrate immigrants while honouring tangata whenua. From the relationships I’ve formed with Māori, I have consistently found deep generosity and support for people and cultures beyond their own whakapapa. Te Tiriti has helped shape that culture. It provides the foundation for the inclusive, multicultural society we live in today. Kotahitanga doesn’t mean we will always agree. But it gives us a uniquely Kiwi pathway for partnership, dialogue, and progress when issues are complex or contested. That is something many countries around the world are still searching for. It made me think: what if every party approached Waitangi not as a political battleground, but as a moment to speak with one voice about the future we want to build together? Healthy debate will always matter in a democracy. But so does demonstrating that we can collaborate on the big, long-term challenges facing our country. That spirit of constructive cooperation is something I want Opportunity to bring more of into New Zealand politics.
February 9, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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Gotcha, interesting idea. A guaranteed seat for TOP as a list MP in exchange for party votes. Officially they would be a Green Party MP though and TOP would still not be recognised as its own entity in government, it seems.
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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All options should be on the table. I don't quite understand how this would work procedurally. Has it been done before?
February 8, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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Qiulae talking with Duncan Garner on why the time is now...

Because ##KiwisDeserveBetter
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The Opportunity Party on Instagram: "Head over to @DuncanGarnerpodcast for the full interview."
137 likes, 7 comments - opportunity_nz on February 3, 2026: "Head over to @DuncanGarnerpodcast for the full interview.".
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February 8, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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The full story is here:

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#KiwisDeserveBetter #nzpol
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February 5, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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This government has no regard for critical thinking if it conflicts with their neo-liberal economic agenda.

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February 5, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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He supported both UBI and NIT, and both would significantly reduce inequality and poverty.

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Negative Income Tax is Not Cheaper Than Universal Basic Income, Nor is Guaranteed Income 'More Progressive' by Excluding the Rich
Many people don't know this, but Milton Friedman was once asked in the Spring of 2000 what he thought about a universal basic income (UBI) in comparison to his proposed negative income tax (NIT) and t...
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February 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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UBI would redistribute power, especially bargaining power. And use taxes.

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Inequality and the Basic Income Guarantee
This essay is part of a collection of 37 from the Wicked Problems Collaborative [http://www.wickedproblemscollaborative.com/] of which I’m part, titled “What Do We Do About Inequality?” The book is av...
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February 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Yes, by itself a Citizen’s Income or UBI would not lead to redistribution of wealth. Combined with our flat income tax rate proposal and tax on the value of land, we can close tax loopholes and make housing less attractive as a speculative investment. More tools here:
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February 5, 2026 at 5:14 AM
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Milton Friedman (1912–2006) supported a form of universal basic income known as a "negative income tax" (NIT) .

Most people think of him as a conservative. 🤷
February 4, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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It's part of our Democracy 2.0 platform to "get money out of politics".
February 4, 2026 at 7:07 AM
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Actually, cats are relatively color blind，so the analogy still works.

Tribal warfare is just what the puppet masters are after. Keep the little people fighting amongst themselves while they rort the country.

Our policy on Te Tiriti is here:

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February 4, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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"Radical centrism" doesn't mean we stand for nothing. It means we recognize and promote the best of everything. Our policies come from across the political spectrum.

"It doesn't matter if a cat is black or white, if it catches mice, its a good cat" -貓論

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February 4, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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Opportunity embodies unity.

Anne Salmond: The chasm of division newsroom.co.nz/2026/01/28/a...
Anne Salmond: The chasm of division
Comment: Expressing sympathy for stricken communities is pointless if your policies fail to address climate change, and make matters worse
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February 3, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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We cannot afford to waste time and money reversing decisions on our infrastructure.

Opportunity will get all sides to the table for cross-party debate and long-term planning that will survive successive governments.
Here's how:

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opportunity_nz on Instagram: ""Flip and reverse it" works better as Missy Elliot lyrics than economic policy.#nzpol #NZPolitics"
"Flip and reverse it" works better as Missy Elliot lyrics than economic policy.#nzpol #NZPolitics
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February 2, 2026 at 11:37 PM
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Here is the text of the bill:
www.legislation.govt.nz/bill/governm...
Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill 228-1 (2025), Government Bill Contents – New Zealand Legislation
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February 2, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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Q made a submission in Parliament last week highlighting the concerns of the Opportunity Party with the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill 2025, which you can see here:

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Here is our education platform:
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Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill 228-1 (2025), Government Bill Contents – New Zealand Legislation
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February 2, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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These kinds of avoidable tragedies will only become more frequent unless we put the environment first and oppose schemes that sacrifice it in the name of economic growth

See our policy statements here:

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Because: #NatureDeservesBetter (and so do Kiwis)
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February 1, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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A healthy economy and a healthy environment are not mutually exclusive. Quite the opposite. Q talks about her experience at Rātana Pā.

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#KiwisDeserveBetter #nzpol
The Opportunity Party on Instagram: "Mana enhancing economics that puts Te Taiao first? Sounds good to us!"
145 likes, 0 comments - opportunity_nz on January 22, 2026: "Mana enhancing economics that puts Te Taiao first? Sounds good to us!".
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February 1, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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150,000 VOTES

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Banner advertisement for the Opportunity Party highlighting the recent climb in the Talbot-Mills polling of likely voters in the 2026 election. Hashtags follow #KiwisDeserveBetter #nzpol
February 1, 2026 at 5:52 AM
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Message from Qiulae Wong on behalf of party members....

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January 26, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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The current government is willing to sacrifice our land for economic gain. It doesn't have to be. Think better.

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#KiwisDeserveBetter #nzpol
Exploring the circular economy opportunity for critical minerals
Rethinking critical minerals in a material-intensive future.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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We all know *what* needs to be done, the challenge is getting the major parties to stop treating the environment like an ideological football and reverse course every 3 years. Opportunity is committed to changing this dynamic and getting long-term policies with cross party support.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:30 AM