Opportunity Party leader to contact party with most seats first

The PostNZ HeraldWednesday 14 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, TVNZ, The Opportunity Party, Qiulae Wong

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Qiulae Wong says she will call the party holding the most parliamentary seats following the election, even if they did not receive the most votes. Wong noted she has Christopher Luxon's phone number but remains uncertain if the National leader will answer her call.

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First reported by The Post, Wed 14 Oct, 3:20pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 17 hours
  1. The PostThe Post

    Qiulae Wong says she will call party with most seats first - even if they have fewer votes (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Election 2026: Qiulae Wong says she will call Luxon if National gets most seats, despite leader’s rejection (opens in new tab)