Opportunity leader downplays donor comments regarding potential left-wing coalition

Tuesday 3 November 2026 · 2 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 3 Nov, 1:21pm

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While campaigning in Christchurch, Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong dismissed comments from top donor Alan Wilderland suggesting the party might find it easier to work with the left. Wong described the remarks as his personal view and noted that he will not be involved in the party's final coalition negotiations.

How they headlined it

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1. The PressTue 3 Nov, 12:16pm

   Qiulae Wong says overhang strategy investigation 'worth looking at' (opens in new tab)

   • ‘It’s going to be a tight election’ says Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong in Christchurch (opens in new tab) Tue 3 Nov, 12:23pm
   • Qiulae Wong says party donor's view 'personal' (opens in new tab) Tue 3 Nov, 12:47pm
2. The PostTue 3 Nov, 1:21pm

   Qiulae Wong says donor's view 'personal', but notes he’ll be part of final coalition sign off (opens in new tab)