Incoming Govt looks unlikely to have any Pasifika MPs
National's Angee Nicholas was set to be the sole Pacific MP in Government.
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Carmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee will go in his place.
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The gang says the policies are “hot air and a waste of taxpayer time and money”.
National and Act likely to need NZ First for the win
OPINION: On Friday at 2pm, Kiwis will find out the final results of the October election.
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The final count of election votes will be revealed on Friday.
Nats unwilling to Act on Treaty referendum
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The final and full election result is due to be released on Friday afternoon.
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A new Government always leads to a shift in the balance of property power.
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Act questions National's tax commitment as negotiations drag on
Negotiations are progressing - what do the parties want?
Government's ban on new fossil-fuel power plants questioned
Officials questioned the need to ban something that was unlikely to happen anyway.
'Negotiate everything vote by vote': Seymour's coalition warning revisited
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Rob Rattenbury: Every politician has their day
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The new Government wants to reveal the skeletons in the old Government’s closet
National will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.
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PM-elect Christopher Luxon confirms he will cancel light rail in Auckland
Luxon returns to home base to thank voters for their support amid coalition talks.
'Avoid speculation': Winston Peters makes quiet return to Wellington
The NZ First leader is avoiding media ahead of the special vote count.
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National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.
Greens welcome what could be a record number of MPs
But the co-leaders are uncertain if they will be around for the full term.
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Winston Peters remained silent as journalists plied him with questions upon his arrival.
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The official election result will be declared on November 3.
Labour out, National in - either way, neoliberalism wins again
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Hipkins to battle on as Labour leader as Little departs
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