Qiulae Wong’s party may influence New Zealand coalition talks

Preliminary election results leave New Zealand without a clear winner, and the Opportunity Party could be pivotal if the final count removes the centre-right coalition’s narrow lead. Party leader Qiulae Wong says she is open to different forms of cooperation, while the major parties have rejected the party’s tax proposals.

• Preliminary results show no clear winner; the centre-right coalition’s possible two-seat majority could change when special votes are counted.· 1 source
• The Opportunity Party is projected to win seven seats, potentially making it relevant to coalition negotiations.· 1 source
• Qiulae Wong says coalition, confidence-and-supply, and crossbench arrangements are among the options under consideration.· 1 source