Hipkins and Luxon rule out working with Opportunity Party

Tuesday 28 July 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 28 Jul, 1:54pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, Chris Hipkins, The Opportunity Party, Qiulae Wong

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has rejected a potential governing arrangement with the Opportunity Party due to their tax policies. Labour leader Chris Hipkins stated his party will not support Opportunity's tax proposals but will wait until closer to the election to decide on potential allies.

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1. 1NewsTue 28 Jul, 10:53am

   Hipkins: 'No way' Labour will support Opportunity's tax policy (opens in new tab)

   • 'Haphazard' or 'no surprise'? Luxon's Opportunity rule-out under scrutiny (opens in new tab) Tue 28 Jul, 1:54pm
2. StuffTue 28 Jul, 11:44am

   National closes door on Opportunity, Labour leaves it ajar (opens in new tab)