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Port Waikato candidates fear few even know there is a by-election
24 Nov 2023It is the last day of campaigning in the Port Waikato by-election before polls close on Saturday night.
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'I'd much rather reveal everything' - Seymour keeping mum on deputy PM decision
23 Nov 2023ACT party leader David Seymour said he's "really happy" with the government agreement to be announced tomorrow, but would not reveal if he is about to become the new deputy prime minister. Audio
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Watch: Luxon hails 'historic' three-way coalition
23 Nov 2023National's leader Christopher Luxon says it's hoped the new government can be formally sworn in on Monday, with Parliament resuming from 5 December.
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Deputy Prime Minister 'a very important position'- Carmel Sepuloni
23 Nov 2023Despite comments from Christopher Luxon and David Seymour to suggest otherwise, the country's most recent deputy prime minister says the role is "not ceremonial at all". Audio
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Peters: Negotiations over, 'not going to nail me down' on possibility of announcement today
23 Nov 2023NZ First leader Winston Peters says negotiations for his party are now over, but there's still no indication that an announcement of a coalition government is going to happen today.
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Luxon arrives in Wellington ahead of potential coalition announcement
22 Nov 2023Incoming prime minister Christopher Luxon has arrived in Wellington, potentially signalling a coalition deal is close.
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Auckland carpark sale plan has councillors at odds
23 Nov 2023A chaotic day at council has provided little clarity of what the future has in store for the city's Downtown Carpark.
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Pro-Palestine group throws red paint at Christopher Luxon, David Seymour offices
23 Nov 2023The incoming prime minister's office is one of a number of buildings vandalised by a pro-Palestine group in a call for politicians to support a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Coalition talks: Poll shows 66% of people think negotiations taking too long
23 Nov 2023A new poll shows growing public frustration as talks to form the government continue.
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Pay parity for ECE teachers 'further out of reach' after cost blowout
22 Nov 2023The government underestimated the cost of passing on school and kindergarten teachers' pay rises to ECE teachers by $253 million.
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Watch: Luxon denies NZ being held to ransom
22 Nov 2023It has been nearly six weeks since the election, but the National Party leader says a coalition deal is close - and that no-one is holding the country to ransom.
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Nicola Willis says she won't be deputy prime minister
22 Nov 2023The National party deputy leader told RNZ she was not in the running for the deputy prime minister job, in further signs a deal for a new government is near.
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Law professor sees awkward path ahead if Luxon appoints two deputy prime ministers
22 Nov 2023Allowing the role of deputy prime minister to be shared could cause problems in the event the prime minister is unexpectedly unable to act, Andrew Geddis says. Audio
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Deal between National, ACT and NZ First could be signed on Thursday
22 Nov 2023The three parties trying to form a coalition had "done the policy work first and foremost", Christopher Luxon said this week.
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Watch: Ministerial position conversations continue, Luxon says
21 Nov 2023The National Party leader said he started the conversation on ministerial responsibilities with Winston Peters yesterday and spoke to David Seymour this morning.
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David Seymour touts ACT's deputy PM qualifications
21 Nov 2023The ACT Party leader says having the second-largest government party with the second-biggest role makes sense - but it's still up for negotiation.
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New MP regrets 'stale, pale male' speech after defeat of Sri Lankan-born rival
21 Nov 2023New National MP Cameron Brewer has apologised for the "silly" comments made in his election night victory speech. Audio
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Nicola Willis' 'wish': Get deal done sooner rather than later
21 Nov 2023National's deputy leader says the party is working hard to reach not just a deal - but a lasting agreement with ACT and New Zealand First. Audio
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Power Play: Three-way coalition could make for treble trouble
20 Nov 2023Power Play - The unique situation means ACT and New Zealand First are in direct competition for prized Cabinet seats, and roles like deputy prime minister, RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson writes…
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Policy positions sorted in negotiations - Luxon
20 Nov 2023Policy programmes have been agreed with ACT and NZ First, with ministerial positions now being discussed, National's Christopher Luxon says.
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'A hell of a year': The young mayor sparking change
17 Nov 2023Far North kahikā (mayor) Moko Tepania says being elected with the support of local iwi means he and his councillors are not alone.
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Lawyers' latest climate case against government underway in Court of Appeal
21 Nov 2023The latest chapter in a court battle between the Climate Change Commission and a group of lawyers has kicked off today.
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'The clock is ticking and nothing is happening' - political commentator
20 Nov 2023Five weeks on from the election and two weeks since the final vote was confirmed, coalition talks between National, ACT and New Zealand First are ongoing. Audio
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Port Waikato by-election advance votes point to bigger turnout than Hamilton West
20 Nov 2023Advance voting in the Port Waikato by-election is tracking well ahead of the 2022 Hamilton West contest.
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