The Opportunity Party, which has been seeking entry into New Zealand Parliament for about a decade, is showing a surge in support in a recent poll. Multiple outlets report that the party has been led by Qiulae Wong and has made several internal changes over the years, including having had five different leaders and making a name adjustment. The latest polling is cited as placing the party at 4.6% support, according to a 1News Verian poll referenced by NZ Herald. Otago Daily Times frames the development as a near break-through after years of campaigning, suggesting the party is “on the cusp” of winning representation for the first time. Across the reporting, there is agreement that the poll result represents a significant uplift compared with where the party has previously stood, though the reports do not provide information about election timing, seat projections, or whether support is stable beyond this survey. The coverage focuses on the party’s renewed momentum and its leadership under Wong.