# Opportunity Party Secures 6% Vote in Election 2026

> Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong aims to become kingmaker for New Zealand's next government with 6% of the vote.
- Title: Opportunity Party Secures 6% Vote in Election 2026 · NZ Herald
- Summary: Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong aims to become kingmaker for New Zealand's next government with 6% of the vote.
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## Opportunity Party Secures 6% Vote
Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong secured 6% of the party vote in New Zealand's election preliminary results.
## Wong's Neutral Stance
Wong states the party is neutral and willing to negotiate with either National or Labour governments.
## Non-Negotiables
Opportunity will not support a government where Winston Peters is Foreign Minister due to racist remarks.
## Tax Policy Overview
Opportunity proposes a citizens' income of $19,400 annually and a 1.75% land tax for urban areas.
## Tax Impact on Individuals
Individuals with land worth less than $650,000 will pay less tax under Opportunity's proposal.
## Tax Impact on Farmers
Farmers with land valued at $11m would pay $33,245 more tax annually under Opportunity's tax policy.
## Tax Impact on Urban Families
Urban families with land valued at $1m would receive $38,800 in citizens' income annually.
## Tax Impact on Pensioners
Pensioners with land valued at $630,000 would pay $6,300 annually in land tax.
## Tax Impact on Recent Migrants
Kiwis returning from abroad after less than five years would not qualify for citizens' income.
## Wong's Background
Qiulae Wong was born in Fiji, raised in Auckland, and returned to New Zealand in 2022 after living in Britain for nine years.
## Party Leadership
Qiulae Wong was elected leader of Opportunity Party in November 2026 after a year-long search.
## Tax Calculator
Opportunity provides a tax calculator showing how its policies impact different households.
## Political Strategy
Opportunity aims to negotiate with whichever party wins the most votes to influence policy outcomes.
## Tax Policy Debate
Former Labour Prime Minister Helen Clark criticized Opportunity's tax policy as 'fantasy posing as policy'.
## Donation Figures
Opportunity received $179,000 in donations last year, significantly less than major parties like National ($6.28m).
## Tax Policy Implementation
Opportunity plans a two-year transition period before implementing its tax reforms over ten years.
## Key takeaway

Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong secured 6% of the vote in New Zealand's election, positioning the party as a potential kingmaker for the next government.