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The Huddle: Was Luxon wrong to rule out the Opportunity Party?

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Thu, 13 Aug 2026, 7:21pm
The Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong at Napier Golf Club. Photo / Jack Riddell
The Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong at Napier Golf Club. Photo / Jack Riddell

Tonight on The Huddle, lawyer  Liam Hehir and senior New Zealand Herald correspondent Katie Bradford joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

The Opportunity Party has surged well above the 5 percent threshold, potentially giving it a decisive role in forming the next Government. Was Luxon wrong to rule them out? What could the next couple of months look like? 

Is it wrong to be angry with Erica Stanford and Chris Bishop over the leadership challenge? Did Chris Penk have to go? What will this whole saga mean for National's political future?

Do we need more transport funding for the South Island?

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