Opportunity Party proposes Future Generations Commissioner to monitor long-term policy impacts

Sunday 25 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 25 Oct, 11:56am

In this story The Opportunity Party, Qiulae Wong

The Opportunity Party plans to establish an independent Future Generations Commissioner if elected. Through a proposed Future Generations Act, the role would assess the long-term risks and benefits of government policies and coordinate citizens' assemblies to debate national goals.

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1. RNZSun 25 Oct, 10:01am

   Opportunity to set up Future Generations Commissioner for government's long-term impacts (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 25 Oct, 10:53am

   Opportunity to create a Future Generations Commissioner to end ‘short-term political thinking’ (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSun 25 Oct, 11:56am

   Opportunity's Wong wants 'Future Generations Commissioner' (opens in new tab)