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Opportunity Party's Donation Contradiction | Christchurch News
The Opportunity Party’s anti-big-money pledge hits a snag when it turns out they’ve accepted over $400,000 in donations exceeding their own $30,000 cap—raising eyebrows and criticism. Party leader Qiulae Wong tried to explain the contradiction during a chaotic interview, earning a scathing “train wreck” review from former PM Helen Clark. Complicating matters further, board member Alan Wilderland is tied to $221,000 in party donations, while the party’s internal constitution grants its unelected board sweeping power—including overriding elected MPs and even removing the leader. With polls at…
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