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The Opportunity Party campaigns on reforming parliamentary allowances

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Publish Date
Tue, 16 Jun 2026, 6:26am
Bill English needs to replace Louise Upston as Minister for Women, writes Rachel Smalley (NZH)
Bill English needs to replace Louise Upston as Minister for Women, writes Rachel Smalley (NZH)

MPs may be underestimating just how negatively the public views their use of parliamentary allowances.

There's renewed scrutiny of politicians claiming taxpayer-funded accommodation allowances, while owning their own Wellington homes.

The Opportunity Party is campaigning on reforming the rules.

Political commentator Bryce Edwards told Andrew Dickens there could be real public appetite for change.

He says story-after-story seems to receive strong feedback. 

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