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Opportunity Party Holds the Power | Wellington News
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon narrowly survived a leadership shake-up, setting the stage for high-stakes political maneuvering as National faces an uncertain future with elections looming. With neither left nor right blocs holding enough seats to govern alone, the Opportunity Party emerges as the crucial kingmaker — their stance on capital gains tax could reshape the nation’s fiscal direction. While they’ve signaled openness to partnering with ACT, deep policy differences suggest any deal will demand heavy compromise. As negotiations unfold, voters and analysts alike are watching closely —…
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