The Opportunities Party (TOP) calls for bold action from our central bank to rein in the biggest inflationary period in 30 years ..read more

The Opportunities Party (TOP) calls for the Reserve Bank to raise the OCR 50 basis points to curb rampant inflation ..read more

Kia ora koutou katoa. Ko Raf Manji tōku ingoa. Well, here we are, finally! This is a great honour and privilege. It's not often you get to lead a new political party into Parliament. In fact, there hasn't been a new one for 20 years and I feel it’s about time for a democratic update/upgrade and time we rebalance the system to work for everyone.  ..read more

Two-time Christchurch city councillor Raf Manji has been appointed as leader of The Opportunities Party (TOP ..read more

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Purpose-built MIQ facilities are urgently needed to increase capacity, prevent future outbreaks, and make the elimination strategy sustainable for longer. The Opportunities Party (TOP) says the Government must not waste any more time and provide facilities that are fit-for purpose for the long-term management of this persistent virus.  ..read more

The Opportunities Party is calling on the government to issue stimulus payments to all Kiwis. This will stimulate the economy far more sensibly and equitably than continuing to inflate the housing market and the pockets of the already wealthy ..read more

TOP wholeheartedly supports the Government decision to move NZ into a level 4 lockdown after the discovery of a single community case of COVID-19. The Government needs to be commended for swift action. We have seen around the world how devastating the Delta variant can be. While a lockdown can be incredibly disruptive it is the best decision and gives us the best chance to maintain our elimination strategy ..read more

This week, ACT have proposed bonus payments to ‘reward excellence’ in ‘top-performing’ teachers.  The President of the Principals Federation slammed this idea.  While it may seem natural for economists to link a person’s pay to job performance, education is less clear-cut ..read more