"It makes my skin crawl": Opportunity leader responds to Michael Laws' remarks

Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong has said "It makes my skin crawl" in reaction to sexist comments made by New Zealand First candidate Michael Laws. RNZ reported her reaction on 4 November 2026.

The remarks were first reported on 3 November. The New Zealand Herald reported that Laws made sexist remarks about Opportunity Party members, including Kayla Kingdon-Bebb. RNZ reported that the comments were an on-air attack against Opportunity Party women.

According to The Post, the comments were described as "creepy and misogynist". They also included commentary on the length of a dress.

Christopher Luxon condemned Laws' remarks, calling them "Stupid, absolutely stupid". Luxon also ruled Laws out as a minister because of the comments, according to The Post.

Laws is a New Zealand First candidate in the 2026 general election, which is being held under the mixed-member proportional system. Under that system, voters cast two votes, and parties that win at least 5 percent of the party vote or an electorate seat are represented in Parliament.