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The Opportunity Party
Not in Parliament Founded 2016
Qiulae Wong
Leader
Qiulae Wong

Evidence-based policy — unity, innovation and nature.

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Overview

The Opportunity Party (TOP) is a small, policy-focused party campaigning on evidence-based reform — most notably an overhaul of the tax system — alongside environmental restoration and a less combative style of politics. It is contesting the 2026 election but is not currently in Parliament.

History

TOP was founded in 2016 by economist and philanthropist Gareth Morgan. It has stood at every general election since, but has not crossed the 5% party-vote threshold or won an electorate seat, so it holds no seats in the 54th Parliament. It is now led by Qiulae Wong.

Founded in 2016 by economist Gareth Morgan as an evidence-based, policy-focused party; now led by a new generation.

Core values

Reset the tax system so it is fairer and rewards work and innovation
Build a sustainable, high-wage economy where people can afford the basics
Restore nature — healthier oceans and land, and real climate action
Lower the political temperature and seek long-term, cross-party solutions
Make policy based on evidence rather than ideology

Key policy areas

Policy topics most associated with TOP. Tap any topic to compare every party's position side by side.

Leadership
Qiulae Wong
Qiulae Wong
Leader
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Founded2016

Caucus

TOP holds 0 seats in the 54th Parliament.

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Sources

Seat counts from the 2023 General Election (Electoral Commission). Party background from parliament.nz and official party records. Leadership details pending Parliament API verification. Leader photo: The Opportunity Party, CC BY 4.0 (source ).