Statement on the situation in Gaza
The Opportunities Party believes in the fundamental right of Palestinians and Israelis to live in peace, dignity, and security.We want to see an end to violence and suffering in the regio...
Submission on the Electoral Amendment Bill
TOP is broadly supportive of the majority of the Bill. Measures such as strengthening prohibitions on treating and preventing MPs from acting as scrutineers are minor improvements in lin...
The Opportunity Party calls for bipartisanship on policy costing unit
Labour and National both want a policy costing unit. It's time to put petty politics aside and make it happen. The Opportunity Party (TOP) is calling on both National and Labour to stop t...
Regulatory Standards Bill - Submission of The Opportunities Party
If passed into law this Bill promises some combination of two possible outcomes. Neither is desirable.Regulatory Standards Bill - Submission of The Opportunities Party The Opportunities P...
The Opportunities Party's take on Budget 2025
It matters how budgets are funded . In this year’s Budget, more than half of the savings used to fund new spending have come from the prospective pay equity claims of low-paid workers. Mo...
Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill - Submission of The Opportunities Party
The Bill outlines ambitious objectives, aiming to provide clarity, promote national dialogue, and enhance social cohesion. It fails to meet any of these objectives.Principles of the Treat...
The Opportunities Party's take on Budget 2024
The Government’s new budget will put the wealthy further ahead of those in the middle, and it will make life tougher for those doing it hardest. The cuts to social services and environmen...
Submission to the Justice Committee - Inquiry into the 2023 General Election
Significant and urgent reform of New Zealand's electoral laws is needed in order to restore and protect the health of our democracy, public trust in the political system, and citizen enga...
A fit for purpose democracy
The Opportunities Party (TOP) announces sweeping changes to New Zealand’s electoral, parliamentary and local governance processes. “Our democracy needs a comprehensive review and a reset”...
Joining-up the four I’s for NZ innovation to thrive
The Opportunities Party (TOP) announces a comprehensive economic policy suite covering action on infrastructure, investment, innovation and immigration. “New Zealand has the potential to ...
Rail revival: Raf Manji backs Environment Canterbury’s Christchurch Rapid Transport Plan, calls for more investment in New Zealand’s second largest city
Raf Manji, The Opportunities Party Leader and Candidate for Ilam, and Peter Scott, Environment Canterbury’s Chair, have today announced their commitment to a Christchurch Rapid Transport ...
The Opportunities Party launches petition to introduce stronger anti-vaping laws, calls for vapes to be sold at pharmacies only
Over 250,000 New Zealanders vape daily, many of whom have never smoked before. And in five years, the proportion of year 10 students who vape regularly has tripled, now at 18%.Despite the...
