The Opportunities Party (usually referred to as TOP) is a centrist political party based in New Zealand. It was founded in 2016 by economist and philanthropist Gareth Morgan. The party is based upon an idea of "evidence-based policy", with policy priorities of "Universal Basic Income (UBI)", "Affordable Housing and Rent", "Smart Small Business", and "Climate Friendly Recovery".
During the 2017 general election, TOP gained 2.4% of the vote and did not win a seat in the House of Representatives.TOP contested the 2020 general election with the party utilising similar but "updated" evidence-based policy. In the election its share of the party vote declined to 1.5%. The party has been led by Shai Navot since the resignation of Geoff Simmons on 3 November 2020.
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