Winston Peters has touched down in the capital, as New Zealand First seeks to position itself as a power-player in approaching government negotiations.
Any official talks involving National ACT and New Zealand First seem to be waiting for the count to be finalised, but the preparation is well underway.
And the Greens, with their expanded caucus in opposition, have a message for the three parties; thoughts and prayers.
Here's our deputy political editor Craig McCulloch.
