RNZ

8 Nov, 2026 04:59 AM7 mins to read

National's Mahesh Muralidhar and Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong celebrate their election successes on Saturday. Photo / RNZ / Blessen Tom; Phil Walter / Getty Images

By RNZ

Asian candidates secured a couple of notable historic firsts amid some gloomy election results on Saturday.

Opportunity’s Qiulae Wong becomes the first Asian leader of a political party in Parliament after the newcomer crossed the 5% threshold.

Its 6% party vote gives Opportunity seven seats in Parliament based

Source: New Zealand Herald · RNZ

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