Opportunity Party surges to 8% in latest 1News Verian poll
Wednesday 12 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, ACT Party, NZ First, Te Pāti Māori
The Opportunity Party has risen to 8% in the latest 1News Verian poll, clearing the 5% threshold. This surge comes as NZ First fell by three points. The results suggest the party could hold a kingmaker position, as neither the left nor right blocs have enough seats to govern alone.
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