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Here is more evidence that a Universal Basic Income tends to *increase* rates of employment.

TOP will bring a UBI to Aotearoa because #KiwisDeserveBetter
#NZpol

www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12...
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September 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Universal Basic Income.

Fair Tax reforms.

Welfare that works.

Lobbyists scrutinised.

Healthcare funded.

Emissions scheme fixed.

Fast track consents halted.

Schools supported.

#KiwisDeserveBetter

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Free beer too, of course.
July 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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TOPs universal basic income can help create jobs. As ecomist Guy Standing argues, security breeds capacity. When people aren't living in survival mode, they invest more in themselves and their communities.

www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

#UBI #KiwisDeserveBetter
Guy Standing FAcSS (born 9 February 1948) is a British labour economist. He is a professor of development studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London,[1] and a co-founder of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN).[2] Standing has written widely in the areas of labour economics, labour market policy, unemployment, labour market flexibility, structural adjustment policies and social protection. He created the term precariat to describe an emerging class of workers who are harmed by low wages and poor job security as a consequence of globalisation. Since the 2011 publication of his book The Precariat: The New Dangerous Class, his work has focused on the precariat, unconditional basic income, deliberative democracy, and the commons.[3]
September 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Citizens' Assemblies aren't just theory.
Ireland used them to legalize marriage equality.
France used them for climate change policy.
Auckland used them to guide water infrastructure decisions.

Let's bring them nationwide.

www.top.org.nz/citizens-voice
#KiwisDeserveBetter
#CitizensAssembly
Citizens' Voice
The Opportunities Party
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August 23, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Squeezing profit out of an underfunded healthcare system is like shoving the ambulance over the cliff. This neoliberal economic model has resulted in higher costs and worse health outcomes everywhere it has been tried. Listen to the experts debate it here:
www.fabians.org.nz

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The Privatisation of Public Health The Coalition Government recently introduced the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill - to enshrine targets for delivery of health services in legislation. Government intends to achieve measurements of health system performance and productivity through this legislative mechanism, ignoring the complexity of the health system, the chronic problems of underfunding, demography and the social stresses which are impacting on hospitals. New funding to deal with long waiting lists is likely to go to the private sector through extension of contracting out of services from three to ten years. The proposed ten year contracts have prompted a number of senior medical professionals, academics and economists to write an open letter to the Auditor General. They expressed concerns about the transfer of money and the likely exodus of public health workers to the private sector as well as the detrimental impact on training for future healthcare workers. They also cited concerns about equitable access to care. To discuss these issues we have invited: Ian Powell, the former Exec Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists and now a commentator on health in the media and on his blog, Otaihanga Second Opinion. and Ganesh R Ahirao (aka Nana), a signatory to the letter to the Auditor General. He is an economist and was former Chair of the Productivity Commission. He is currently a board member for Action Station, Kaibosh Food Rescue and the Drug Foundation. Date: Tuesday 14 October Time: 5.30 – 7pm Place: level 2, 57 Willis Street (via the lifts out the back of Unity Books). Register [here](https://www.fabians.org.nz/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/mailing/url&u=15078&qid=1202628). Livestreaming link [here](https://www.fabians.org.nz/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/mailing/url&u=15079&qid=1202628). Ngā mihi nui Pat Webster
October 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Contact your local MP and tell them you oppose the LNG terminal. Public pressure will turn this around. You can find your MP here:

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#nzpol #KiwisDeserveBetter
Banner advertisement from Opportunity Party opposing the Government's plan to build a terminal to import natural gas, as apposed to more investment in renewable energy sources.
March 7, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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If you are in Auckland next weekend, come meet Q.
Bring your questions and suggestions.

#nzpol #KiwisDeserveBetter

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Banner advertisement announcing the candidate for Parliament from the Opportunity Party, Qiulae Wong. Authorized by H. Cargo 2D Amera Place, Auckland #nzpol #KiwisDeserveBetter
March 6, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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"The only wasted vote is the one you give to a party you don't really support" -Q

Vote *for* change, the status quo is is not progress.

#KiwisDeserveBetter #nzpol

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Bryce Edwards on X: "A Circuit-breaker for broken politics?" / X
A Circuit-breaker for broken politics?
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February 28, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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"150,000 votes, we're coming for you."

#nzpol #KiwisDeserveBetter

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Opportunity Party to double candidates this election, Qiulae Wong to stand in Mt Albert
The party will run candidates in about 30 electorates, up from 13 at the last election.
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February 23, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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The current government is willing to sacrifice our land for economic gain. It doesn't have to be. Think better.

www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/critical-min...

#KiwisDeserveBetter #nzpol
Exploring the circular economy opportunity for critical minerals
Rethinking critical minerals in a material-intensive future.
www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org
January 25, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Parliament isn't back to work, but we are.

The Opportunity Party is bringing new ideas to Hawke's Bay this Wednesday January 21

Learn about Universal Basic Income, help for the high cost of housing, superannuation...all the things

www.opportunity.org.nz/meet_qiulae_...

#KiwisDeserveBetter #nzpol
Meet Qiulae Wong: Napier
Tired of politics as usual? So are we. Come and meet Qiulae Wong, the new leader of The Opportunity Party, and hear her vision for real change in Aotearoa. 5.30pm, Wednesday 21st January Napier Golf ...
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January 19, 2026 at 6:05 AM
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From Canada to Korea and around the world, Universal Basic Income schemes and the Land Value Tax are gaining proponents. The Opportunity Party will bring them to Aotearoa.
Because #KiwisDeserveBetter

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December 22, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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Party leader Qiulae Wong on the Duncan Garner podcast talking about what makes Opportunity a better choice for Kiwis from both sides of the policy divide.
(Skip ahead to ~ 13:01)
#KiwisDeserveBetter #nzpol

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Christopher Luxon vs His Own Party: How Real Is the Coup Chatter?
YouTube video by Duncan Garner Podcast
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November 30, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Tired of the Left vs Right, time-and-money-wasting nonsense of the political establishment? Learn how the Opportunity Party will bring the best evidence based policies to work for you. Come challenge our leader to provide the answers to the challenges you are facing. Because #KiwisDeserveBetter
Banner advertisement for next townhall meeting in Auckland 30 November in Northcote at the War Memorial Hall. Hash tags follow #nzpol #voteTOP
November 25, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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Luxon can't do maths apparently, telling school leavers to “get off the couch, stop playing PlayStation and go find a job”. Yet his own government has eliminated 9502 public service jobs* and tanked the economy causing the rise in unemployment to 5.2% and fall in our GDP.

#KiwisDeserveBetter
* Data from Stats NZ. Rotorua Daily Post article 3 October 2025.
October 5, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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When Government offered them a briefing on NCEA changes, they didn't respond, then turned it down. That's not leadership, that's political theatre.
TOP promotes a cross-paty approach to long-term issues like education. We'll work with anyone to get lasting results because #KiwisDeserveBetter
If you want a better education system, you have to engage. You have to show up. You have to be willing to work with people you disagree with. TOP supports evidence based cross-party solutions to perennial issues like education.
August 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Tired of juvenile behaviour from your elected representatives? Our Citizens' Assemblies will help build consensus and stop the pendulum.

top.org.nz/citizens-voice

#KiwisDeserveBetter

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July 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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The Regulatory Standards Bill is divisive and makes it harder to fix broken systems.

It’s facing overwhelming opposition. But the Government isn’t listening.

TOP’s Citizen Voice policy offers a better way.
www.top.org.nz/citizens-voice

#CitizenVoice #NZPol #StopTheRSB #KiwisDeserveBetter
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The Opportunities Party
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June 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Opportunity Party - State of the Nation address includes a roll out of our Energy and Healthy Oceans Policies.

#nzpol #KiwisDeserveBetter

You can read the policy details here:

www.opportunity.org.nz/policy

State of the Nation address starts at 13m57s

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Qiulae Wong: State of the Nation - Opportunity Party NZ
YouTube video by The Opportunity Party
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February 22, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Those radical centrists over at the Salvation Army are singing our song. Read the full report here:

www.salvationarmy.org.nz/research-pol...

#KiwisDeserveBetter #nzpol
Photo of "State of the Nation" report published by the Salvation Army published 11-2-2026
February 12, 2026 at 5:19 AM
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Qiulae talking with Duncan Garner on why the time is now...

Because ##KiwisDeserveBetter
#nzpol

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The Opportunity Party on Instagram: "Head over to @DuncanGarnerpodcast for the full interview."
137 likes, 7 comments - opportunity_nz on February 3, 2026: "Head over to @DuncanGarnerpodcast for the full interview.".
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February 8, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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It's not only the general public that is tired of the entrenched, self-serving political establishment. If you vote for the status quo- that is what you will get.

#KiwisDeserveBetter
Screenshot of article from today's NZ Hearld announcing a major donation to the Opportunity Party by entrepreneur Phillip Mills, who is reported to be seeking economic reform *and* climate change action.
January 21, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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Only 9 sleeps 'til Christmas. Support your favourite progressive pols and finish off your gift list at the same time. Welcome to all the new members! Fly the flag at family gatherings this summer and get the conversations going.

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Get your merch from The Opportunity Party! Shop now for top-quality items and show you have the courage to change!
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December 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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Listen to the interview with Bernard Hickey in which Q talks about what Opportunity stands for, how our policies are a better option for most Kiwis and how we will bring the changes needed to grow a sustainable economy that we can afford

#KiwisDeserveBetter

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The Weekly Hoon: The Opportunity Party's new leader
Bernard Hickey & Peter Bale chat about the week's news in politics, geopolitics, climate & the economy with regular guests Cathrine Dyer & Robert Patman, and special guest Quilae Wong
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December 1, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Why TOP instead of one of the legacy parties?

Because #KiwisDeserveBetter

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Why TOP instead of one of the older parties?
YouTube video by TOP - The Opportunities Party
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October 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM