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New Zealand gets two deputy PMs after marathon coalition talks

After weeks of negotiations, incoming PM Christopher Luxon announces that populist Winston Peters and libertarian David Seymour will share deputy role

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand PM Luxon to have a job-share deputy

After six weeks of post-election negotiations, New Zealanders have learned the make-up and the policy agenda of their next government.

AAP

New Zealand to get new government on Black Friday

The three party leaders involved in New Zealand's next government have concluded negotiations and are set to sign a coalition agreement.

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New Zealand deputy PM down to Seymour or Peters

ACT leader David Seymour or NZ First's Winston Peters will become New Zealand's deputy prime minister after National deputy Nicola Willis ruled herself out.

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Breakthrough in New Zealand government formation talks

Chris Luxon, leader of New Zealand's election winners National, has brokered policy deals with two minor parties to form government.

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One third of New Zealanders doubtful incoming coalition can work well together, poll finds

Guardian Essential New Zealand poll result also reveals rise in respondents feeling unsure over direction of the country

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Incoming PM defends pace of New Zealand coalition talks

Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon says he is "not selecting a flatmate", defending the slow pace of his government coalition negotiations.

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No deal yet on forming next New Zealand government

The National party is yet to strike a deal with two minor parties - ACT and New Zealand First - to build a government for the next three years.

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Winston Peters back in the driver's seat for coalition negotiations

Here go again. The final results of this year’s election have delivered two more seats to te Pati Māori, thereby increasing the size of New Zealand’s 54th Parliament to 123 seats (once the Port Waikato by-election has taken place).

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Bumpy roads ahead: New Zealand’s incoming PM set to lead a three-headed, ‘anti-woke’ government

Final results from last month’s election confirm the right-wing National Party will need to partner with the ACT Party and NZ First to form government

The Guardian - AU

Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand

New Zealand prime minister-in-waiting Chris Luxon says he will wait until election results are final on November 3 before confirming his coalition government.

AAP

Greens, minor parties eye gains in New Zealand election

New Zealand's election is set to produce the biggest vote share for minor parties in more than 20 years, with the Greens leading the way.

AAP

Luxon and National readies for final NZ election sprint

Centre-right opposition National's slogan is Get New Zealand Back On Track - but is Chris Luxon's campaign running off the rails?

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Candidate death triggers New Zealand election quirk

Poultry veterinarian and New Zealand election candidate Neil Christensen has died, setting off a rarely seen oddity of the country's electoral system.

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Second election shocker: National raise NZ poll fears

National party campaign chair Chris Bishop says New Zealanders could return to the polls for a second election if it can't do a coalition deal with NZ First.

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Yes voice campaign gets NZ support from Maori Party

Rawiri Waititi, the co-leader of New Zealand's Maori Party, has offered support to the Yes campaign in Australia's voice referendum.

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Peters, Seymour clash in TVNZ election debate

Leaders of the four minor parties expected to enter parliament after New Zealand's October 14 election have sparred in a televised debate.

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National on track for New Zealand election win

National leader Chris Luxon has registered as the top choice of New Zealanders for the first time, just 10 days out from the October 14 election.

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Racism, threats and home invasions: candidates face abuse on New Zealand’s campaign trail

As candidates report physical assaults and racist attacks, prime minister Chris Hipkins says some parties are ‘deliberately trying to persecute minorities’

The Guardian - AU

Mainstream malaise: how minor parties could decide outcome of New Zealand’s election

Support for Labour and National has dropped to its lowest point in two decades – while backing for the likes of Act and NZ First has risen

AAP

NZ's ACT won't back down on China in government

Clashing views on China could be a source of friction in the next New Zealand government, with National and ACT divided over accepting investment from Beijing.

AAP

National open to NZ First coalition, only if need be

Winston Peters' New Zealand First has been thrown an election lifeline by National leader Chris Luxon, who says he is open to a coalition with them.

AAP

Winston Peters lashes Australia in NZ election bid

Winston Peters is back from the political wilderness at the age of 78, and his New Zealand First party could return MPs at next month's election.

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How David Seymour hopes to move New Zealand to the right

Polls put New Zealand on track to elect its most rightwing coalition government in decades as Act’s supporters grow

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Winston Peters firmly in New Zealand government frame

A veteran politics-watcher says New Zealand First is destined to be part of the next National-led government.

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