Luxon avoided a nightmare scenario, but could still talk to Opportunity

PremiumOpinionOpinion byAndrew KetelsNZ Herald·5 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to readAndrew Ketels was the Act Party’s chief of staff from 2020 to 2025 and has worked as an advisor to the National Party. He is currently head of government relations for corporate affairs firm Sherson Willis.‌Christopher Luxon says National won't do business with Qiulae Wong and Opportunity. Photo / Annaleise Shortland, Dean PurcellIn ruling out any kind of governing arrangement with the Opportunity Party after the election, Christopher Luxon made the best decision available to him.

By making a statement early that Qiulae Wong and company won’t be joining a National-led Government, Luxon is telling National supporters that a vote for Opportunity