The next generation of leaders: first Opportunity candidates announced
The Opportunity Party has announced its first 26 candidates for Election 2026, including Daniel Eb, Kayla Kingdon-Bebb and Jessica Hammond.

The Opportunity Party has announced its first 26 candidates for Election 2026, including Daniel Eb, Kayla Kingdon-Bebb and Jessica Hammond.

Former National MP Jackie Blue has joined Opportunity after resigning from the National Party, citing the Government’s handling of the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025.

With TOP polling near the 5 percent threshold, Qiulae Wong and the party could reshape coalition politics and weaken Winston Peters’ traditional kingmaker role.

Qiulae Wong’s State of the Nation speech outlines The Opportunity Party’s Healthy Oceans and Abundant Energy policies, calling for a clean energy revolution and economic reset ahead of Election 2026.