Well it's official, National leader Chris Luxon would "pick up the phone" to Winston Peters if he needs to - he might just need to find his number first.
After weeks of dismissing questions about working with New Zealand First as hypothetical, Mr Luxon has confirmed via a social media video that a working relationship could be on the cards.
Recent polls show National with a lead over Labour, but it's not a straightforward path to power.
In some scenarios they'd need the support of both ACT and New Zealand First to form a government.
Here's our political editor, Jane Patterson.
