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Seymour: We got a good deal, suggests Act trumps NZ First for ministerial roles
A coalition deal will be signed today and a Government sworn in next week.
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New Zealand's political stability lowest since financial crisis
As negotiations drag, an economic consultancy says NZ now most unstable since 2010.
Editorial: What Luxon can do if he can’t make the wheels of governing turn faster
OPINION: Why certainty would be more useful than a long 100-day plan.
'There’ll be more phone calls this evening' - Luxon lands in Wellington
The contest is now between Winston Peters and David Seymour.
Luxon hits back at Seymour's public deputy PM pitch
Seymour says having the second-largest party with the second-biggest role makes sense.
Three's a crowd: Why Luxon deserves some slack as coalition talks drag on
If Luxon gets the set-up wrong, he risks a Cabinet paralysed by disagreements and delays.
Audrey Young: Seymour's swipe puts National on notice
OPINION: Also in today's politics wrap - Cameron Brewer cleans up his mess (mostly).
Coalition talks: Seymour says deal still days away after Luxon claims policy deal agreed
The National leader and Winston Peters are set to meet to discuss ministerial positions.
Audrey Young: Luxon's next four problems and how to deal with them
Opinion: Now it's down to deciding who gets what position.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: This is not the way Luxon imagined his debut coalition talks would go
Yesterday was day 35 since the election. These talks are now the second longest since MMP.
Watch: 'Disingenuous' - Luxon hits back during grilling as coalition talks drag on
Winston Peters today stated there would either be 'one deal or two deals'.
Editorial: Good things take time, even coalition governments
OPINION: A good coalition agreement needs to be flexible and reliable.
Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Christopher Luxon
Christopher Luxon has been busy this week forming the Government.
Claire Trevett: Talks hit the horse-trading stage over ministerial posts
And Christopher Luxon learns a lesson or two.
Political Round-up: Luxon’s embarrassing coalition negotiations
OPINION: Christopher Luxon is now being openly mocked and ridiculed by commentators.
Audrey Young: Seymour schooled on Treaty referendum
OPINION: An expert whose work David Seymour regularly cites has put the record straight.
Timeline of Christopher Luxon's two-week coalition talks
The three parties of Government have been doing things 'differently'. It's not working.
Audrey Young: To veto or not to veto - that is NZ First's question
OPINION: While Shane Jones talks tough, Winston Peters chooses his words carefully.
National, Act, NZ First meeting could happen today - Seymour
However, there have been no sightings of Winston Peters today.
Coalition talks cast uncertainty over National’s foreign buyers tax
The incoming prime minister maintains his government will reduce taxes.
Claire Trevett: Enemies to frenemies - are Act and NZ First double-trouble for Nats?
OPINION: It's a beautiful thing to behold, the blossoming Peters-Seymour relationship.
Audrey Young: National's tax plan is a done deal - or it should be
OPINION: Act and NZ First don't have the heft to torpedo National's centrepiece policy.
Poor poll, leaks and bullying allegation extend the pain for Labour
The party has been kicked out of government and continues to feel the aftershocks.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon faces 3 risks as coalition of chaos looms
OPINION: And why Labour was right to stick with Chris Hipkins.
Q&A: Coalition negotiations - what’s happening behind the scenes to form new govt?
Deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan answers your questions.
Mike Hosking: Luxon holds the coalition power, people forget that
OPINION: NZ First does not hold the balance of power in the previously understood sense.
National and Act getting close to draft agreement, says Seymour
The groundwork’s been laid for a deal between National, Act and New Zealand First.
'Relieved' veteran MP flips seat; Luxon keen to get 'cracking', Ex-minister pushes for recount
'We don't want this to string out': Luxon says on coalition negotiations.
Audrey Young: Christopher Luxon eats his words after Supie collapse
OPINION: Suddenly, National thinks the new Grocery Commissioner should be given a chance.
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.