Opportunity Party reveals 2026 election candidates and tax plan details

Friday 31 July 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 31 Jul, 2:46pm

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The Opportunity Party has announced its candidate list for the 2026 election. Leader Qiulae Wong stated that a proposed tax plan aiming for $4 billion in savings could lead to public service job losses and reduced funding for Oranga Tamariki, though some workers may be repurposed.

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1. 1NewsFri 31 Jul, 11:08am

   Opportunity Party announces candidate list for 2026 election (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 31 Jul, 2:46pm

   Election 2026: The Opportunity Party’s tax plan could lead to public service job losses, less money for Oranga Tamariki, leader Qiulae Wong says (opens in new tab)