Luxon, Peters cross paths at Auckland Diwali celebration
National Leader Christopher Luxon and NZ First Leader Winston Peters have seen each other for the first time since it was confirmed the pair must work together to form the next Government.
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Luxon and Peters cross paths at Diwali ahead of talks
Luxon and Peters cross paths at Diwali ahead of talks
National Leader Christopher Luxon and NZ First Leader Winston Peters have seen each other for the first time since it was confirmed the pair must work together to form the next Government.
Five MPs will represent Dunedin
Five MPs will represent Dunedin
As a blue tide swept across the country on election night, ensuring a National-led coalition government, Dunedin remained a Labour-Greens stronghold — albeit somewhat ...
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New govt gets 'sigh of relief’ from farmers
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New govt gets 'sigh of relief’ from farmers
Southern farmers hopeful of an end to the "onslaught" of reform sighed in collective relief when it became clear the next government would be National-led, sector leaders say.
'Devastating': Labour MPs prepare for spell in political wilderness
'Devastating': Labour MPs prepare for spell in political wilderness
Crushed Labour MPs - grappling with the reality of being banished to the opposition benches - will start returning to the capital today.
And the winners are . . .
And the winners are . . .
Based on the election night results, the 121 MPs of the 54th New Zealand Parliament are:
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National’s night, but NZ First waits in the wings
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National’s night, but NZ First waits in the wings
Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon travels to Wellington today to try to assemble a new government, knowing that a half million New Zealanders might already have hindered his plans.
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New MP beneficiary of ‘generational shift’
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New MP beneficiary of ‘generational shift’
In a night of surprise results, one of the biggest bombshells came in Te Tai Tonga, where Te Pati Maori caused a monumental upset.
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Analysis: Numbers high but National has work to do
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Analysis: Numbers high but National has work to do
It may not feel like it for either of the main parties right now, but National has few laurels to rest on despite its overwhelming victory on Saturday, and neither should Labour drop into a slough...
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Leary takes nothing for granted
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Leary takes nothing for granted
Ingrid Leary had a more nervous night than she would have wanted before confirmation she had held Taieri for Labour, so nervous she is taking nothing for granted just yet.
Solid majority for new National MP Anderson
Solid majority for new National MP Anderson
For the first time since 2008, the Waitaki electorate has a new MP but there is still a familiar tinge of blue.
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Patterson pays tribute to Peters’ leadership
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Patterson pays tribute to Peters’ leadership
It takes an almighty effort for a smaller party to get above the 5% MMP threshold, and it takes an even bigger effort for a party to get back in once it has been dumped from Parliament.
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Business leaders eager to engage with government
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Business leaders eager to engage with government
Business leaders in the South say a new government will have to be in tune with their needs to create a better environment for investment and productivity.
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'Exhausted but excited' Willis in as list MP for Greens
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'Exhausted but excited' Willis in as list MP for Greens
Dunedin's newest MP, Green Party candidate Scott Willis, was hurriedly packing yesterday before embarking on his new parliamentary career.
Clear mandate to make ‘really big difference’
Clear mandate to make ‘really big difference’
Following her landslide win on election night, National MP Penny Simmonds is keen to get back into action.
Mooney keen to do the ‘hard yards’
Mooney keen to do the ‘hard yards’
With a landslide victory in the Southland electorate under his belt, Joseph Mooney says he is ready to get to work as part of the National-led government.
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Brooking celebrates win while ‘heartbroken’ over Labour’s loss
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Brooking celebrates win while ‘heartbroken’ over Labour’s loss
Election night was bittersweet for new Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking.
Election 2023: Urgent issues faced by National and Labour
Election 2023: Urgent issues faced by National and Labour
National's Christopher Luxon promised a great deal during the campaign, without much detail of how it would be achieved.
Election 2023: National and Labour both face urgent issues
Election 2023: National and Labour both face urgent issues
National's Christopher Luxon promised a great deal during the campaign, without much detail of how it would be achieved.
Doubts on National mini-budget before Christmas
Doubts on National mini-budget before Christmas
The financial and economic impacts of the election of a National-led government will be muted in the near term as parties await for final results, which will determine negotiating partners and...