Opportunity Party coalition bottom lines

The story so far

Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong said she did not believe National leader Christopher Luxon when he said he had ruled out working with her party, even though polls had put Opportunity in a potential kingmaker role.^{9 Oct} Wong said she would call whichever party holds the most seats after the election, even if it did not win the most votes, but was unsure Luxon would answer.^{14 Oct} Labour campaign chairperson Kieran McAnulty and ACT leader David Seymour both said they preferred working with Opportunity. Seymour said he would consider a coalition with Opportunity to prevent a Labour-led government, though he noted its tax reset plan could hurt rural communities.^{15 Oct} Luxon repeatedly ruled out a coalition with Opportunity, including in an election policy announcement in Hamilton. A poll found 57% of National voters thought he should reconsider refusing to negotiate with the party.^{19, 22 Oct}

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Wong visited Dunedin to discuss her party's chances of entering Parliament, including possible governing arrangements, immigration and racist rhetoric.^{27 Oct}

What's next

The election is in November, and Opportunity's prospects of entering Parliament are being discussed ahead of it.^{27 Oct}

Key moments

1. 9 OctWong doubts Luxon's refusal to work with Opportunity; polls show kingmaker role
2. 14 OctWong says she will call the party with most seats first
3. 15 OctSeymour open to Opportunity coalition to block Labour-led government
4. 19 OctLuxon makes election policy announcement in Hamilton, repeating coalition rule-out
5. 22 OctPoll: 57% of National voters say Luxon should reconsider Opportunity rule-out
6. 27 OctWong campaigns in Dunedin ahead of November election on immigration and rhetoric

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