Negotiations to form the next Government will ramp up on Monday, now that more than half a million special votes have been counted, and the final shape of the next Parliament is known.
There are a few seats that need a recount, such is the closeness of the voting in those electorates, but any minor changes won't prevent a National-led government from being formed.
Much of the focus will be on the relationship between New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, and ACT leader David Seymour, as the two prepare to meet face-to-face.
Political commentators Shane Te Pou and Ben Thomas spoke to Susie Ferguson.
