The Opportunity Party Taupo

30/08/2026

https://www.opportunity.org.nz/taupo_policies_and_pints

Opportunity Party

30/08/2026

Kia ora Taupo!

We have the following upcoming events planned, pop along if you are able to:

Sunday 6th September - Empire street market, Cambridge: we have a stand- come along to a great market and meet Sam.

Wednesday 9th September - Policy and Pints, 5:30pm @ Taupo Taproom

A few more events coming throughout September, time and dates to be confirmed, stay tuned!

30/08/2026

New Zealand's political appetite is changing.

There’s a growing sense that the endless swinging between left and right isn’t solving the big problems facing New Zealand, and that some of the things we’ve avoided for decades are in dire need of being tackled. Kiwis are increasingly willing to challenge the status quo and look seriously at something different.

Opportunity is here for exactly that.

30/08/2026

We will not support ACT’s plan to abolish the Climate Change Commission.

There’s nothing efficient about removing independent scrutiny just because the advice might be inconvenient.

If National needs Opportunity to form a government in November, we’ll be clear about where we stand. ACT won’t get our support to dismantle our climate institutions or undo environmental progress. Independent advice matters, particularly when it’s telling governments something they don’t want to hear.

We want practical, market-based climate action that supports clean technology, innovation and a more productive economy, while protecting the environment New Zealanders depend on.

If we have influence around the next government table, environmental responsibility will be part of the deal.

12/08/2026

Just a reminder.

Our local candidate, Sam Plummer, is having a Meet the Candidate event at 10am at the Wooden Farmer, Putaruru on Sunday 16 August.

If you know someone in the area or are interested yourself, please make your way up and we will see you for a coffee.

06/08/2026

👀 👀 This just in….

8% in today’s Roy Morgan poll.

There’s never been a better time to:
✅ Become a member
✅ Volunteer
✅ Donate

06/08/2026

Another successful day with our local candidate. Sam and the team went to Cambridge to meet the constituents and hear about thier concerns before walking around the town meeting people.

Everyday is looking better.

Good work team.

01/07/2026

I presented our Abundant Energy policy to the New Zealand Geothermal Association last week and had the opportunity to talk to members about the future of energy in NZ.

The policy was well received and there was much interest in the proposed Capacity Development Scheme and the certainty it would bring to investment and skills development and retention.

One takeaway was the untapped potential in geoheat applications.

I'm looking forward to Geothermal Week coming up in August to maintain the engagement with one of our critical energy sectors for future energy security.

01/07/2026

Momentum continues to build. New Zealanders are looking for a new approach to politics that puts long-term thinking, evidence, and pragmatism at the core. Head to our website to join the movement!

24/06/2026