Luxon rules out governing arrangements with Opportunity Party

Monday 27 July 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 27 Jul, 4:52pm

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

National Party leader Christopher Luxon has ruled out forming a government with the Opportunity Party. The decision follows comments regarding the party's desire to increase taxes. Opportunity has recently been polling near the five per cent threshold required to enter Parliament.

How they headlined it

4:31pm

1. 1NewsMon 27 Jul, 4:31pm

   Luxon appears to rule out National working with Opportunity Party (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 27 Jul, 4:42pm

   Christopher Luxon rules out working with Opportunity (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 27 Jul, 4:52pm

   Election 2026: National rules out working with Opportunity Party (opens in new tab)