24 Nov 2023

National, ACT, NZ First will lead NZ's first three party govt

From Checkpoint, 5:07 pm on 24 November 2023

National, ACT and New Zealand First will lead the country's first ever three party coalition government.

Incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called the Governor General confirming he can form a government.

Today the full details of the deals were released, revealing which policies survived negotiations and which didn't.

And in another first, the job of deputy prime minister will be shared, with Winston Peters and David Seymour taking turns at the role.

Political reporter Katie Scotcher reports. And political editor Jane Patterson joins Lisa Owen for analysis.