Opportunity Unveils A New Generation Of Leaders For 2026The Opportunity Party has announced its 40-candidate party list for the 2026 general election, led by six candidates with deep experience across business, public policy, agriculture, Māori development, and environmental leadership. “We are standing because, like many New Zealanders, we expect better than the current political parties are delivering.” “Opportunity brings together leaders who understand the economy we need to build, the communities we need to strengthen, and the natural environment we need to restore.” Jessica Hammond brings extensive public-sector and political experience. Opportunity was founded in 2017 to address systemic barriers to fairness in New Zealand through bold, evidence-based policy.