Bottom trawling: Why the Opportunity Party’s ‘healthy oceans’ bottom line could prove a negotiation sticking point

Ethan ManeraWellington Reporter·NZ Herald·12 Nov, 2026 04:00 PM8 mins to read‌Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong announces the party’s coalition bottom lines. The party outlined conditions for entering a coalition. Video / Dean PurcellWith the election still too close to call, the Opportunity Party could hold the balance of power, with leader Qiulae Wong revealing early discussions are already under way with both major party leaders. Wong has said the party will not budge on its five key bottom lines, and revealed they