Opportunity Party proposes lobbying and political donation reforms

Sunday 16 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 16 Aug, 4:03pm

In this story The Opportunity Party, Qiulae Wong, Serious Fraud Office

The Opportunity Party has unveiled a policy to regulate lobbying and political donations. Leader Qiulae Wong announced plans in Auckland to cap donations at $30,000 per donor per election cycle and ban corporate and trust donations. The proposal also includes establishing an independent anti-corruption body and a searchable lobbying register.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 16 Aug, 10:00am

   Opportunity promises reform of lobbying rules and political donations (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZSun 16 Aug, 11:30am

   Opportunity Party urges lobbying and donations reforms (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZSun 16 Aug, 11:36am

   Opportunity Party vows to ‘clean up politics’ with lobbying and donations reforms (opens in new tab)

   • Seymour attacks Opportunity’s donation limits as double standard (opens in new tab) Sun 16 Aug, 4:03pm