In the face of deteriorating public trust in government and the erosion of New Zealand’s corruption-free reputation, the Opportunity Party has launched a comprehensive plan to clean up politics. 

Opportunity Leader Qiulae Wong says New Zealand can’t afford to be complacent about the integrity of its democracy.

“New Zealand has spent decades building one of the cleanest democracies in the world. But now the warning lights are flashing.

“Our transparency ranking is falling, and the Serious Fraud Office has warned of increased corruption risks.

“We must act now, before corruption and undue influence become entrenched,” says Wong.

Opportunity’s new Clean Up Politics policy will regulate lobbying, cap political donations, and establish an independent anti-corruption body to centralise and coordinate action against corruption.

Wong says the underlying principle is simple.

“New Zealanders should be confident that political decisions are made in their interests, not because somebody has the biggest cheque book or the best access to a Minister.

“People vote. Lobby groups don’t. Our democracy should reflect that,” says Wong.