4 Nov 2008

NZ First running out of friends, with Greens reluctant

10:41 am on 4 November 2008

The New Zealand First Party is starting to find itself with fewer political allies to work with after the election on Saturday.

The Green Party is the latest to say it would be reluctant to work with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters in any Cabinet position.

The National Party has already ruled out working with Winston Peters, saying it is uneasy about the allegations over donations.

While New Zealand First has been cleared by the Electoral Commission and the Serious Fraud Office, it is facing fresh claims that it accepted donations from the Vela family in return for policy gains.

Mr Peters rejects the claims, but the Green Party says the issue needs to be cleared up if he is to return to a Cabinet position .