Qiulae Wong responds to allegations of toxic Opportunity Party culture

Tuesday 20 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 6 reports · updated Wed 21 Oct, 11:30am

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

Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong has responded to allegations from former board members regarding toxic culture and internal power struggles. While Wong intends to investigate the claims, she maintains that the party currently has a positive culture. Recent polling suggests the party could hold the balance of power in the 2026 election.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 20 Oct, 5:00am

   Election 2026: Former Opportunity Party board members allege toxic culture and bitter internal power struggles (opens in new tab)Premium

   • Election 2026 live updates: Opportunity’s Qiulae Wong responds to allegations of ‘toxic’ party culture (opens in new tab) Wed 21 Oct, 8:41am
   • Election 2026: Qiulae Wong responds to Opportunity Party toxic culture allegations (opens in new tab) Wed 21 Oct, 11:30am
2. The PostWed 21 Oct, 4:00am

   Who really runs Opportunity? Inside the party that could pick the next Government (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 21 Oct, 8:28am

   Qiulae Wong says Opportunity would not have signed up to current coalition deals (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZWed 21 Oct, 9:26am

   Opportunity 'would have walked away' from current coalition (opens in new tab)