Opportunity Party and coalition talk

The story so far

Opportunity had recently been polling near the five per cent threshold needed to enter Parliament.^{27 Jul} Labour leader Chris Hipkins said his party will not support Opportunity's tax proposals, but will decide on possible allies closer to the election.^{28 Jul} After a poll surge to 8%, Wong said the party could find common ground with New Zealand First in future coalition negotiations.^{13 Aug}

What's next

Labour will wait until closer to the election before deciding on potential allies.^{28 Jul}

Key moments

1. 27 JulLuxon rules out governing arrangement with Opportunity Party over tax policy
2. 28 JulHipkins says Labour won't back Opportunity's tax proposals
3. 13 AugOpportunity leader open to confidence and supply deal after poll surge

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