Opportunity: policies for Election 2026
Opportunity has set out five bottom lines it would require from the next government in return for its support.
Campaigning on fixing politics, building the next economy and restoring nature.
Five bottom lines
- Lower costs: give the Commerce Commission more independence and power to tackle excessive market power, including forcing structural separation.
- Lobbying and donations: introduce lobbying regulation and a cap on political donations.
- A cross-party 10-year health plan with commitments on funding, workforce and infrastructure.
- Phase out bottom trawling, starting immediately and working with industry, iwi and coastal communities.
- Recommit to climate goals, including the Paris Agreement obligations, and protect the Climate Change Commission’s independence.
Other policies
- A lobbying register, cool-off periods for departing politicians and a mandatory code of conduct.
- Its flagship land value tax and universal basic income proposals remain part of its full policy suite but were not among the bottom lines.
Sources
Always check the party’s own website for its current, complete policy. Policies checked 3 November 2026.