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Luxon Rules Out Opportunity Coalition | Auckland News
Christopher Luxon’s National Party has made it clear they’re unlikely to team up with the Opportunity Party, despite the smaller party’s interest in forming a coalition. With just under 5% support, Opportunity’s bold policies — including a $370 weekly universal basic income and new land taxes — clash with National’s stance against tax hikes. Luxon likened voting for Opportunity to backing Labour and the Greens, signaling a firm distancing. While he didn’t completely rule out future cooperation, he hinted National may choose not to “do business” with them. The Opportunity Party is still…
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