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Week in politics: Fighting talk from Peters
Analysis - Winston Peters comes out swinging after Simon Bridges rules out working with NZ First post-election and National's leader ruffles feathers at Waitangi.
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'It kicked us out': Māori Party wary of National partnership
National's leader Simon Bridges has talked about a resurgent Māori Party as a potential ally if it is able to get back into Parliament - but it may not be a willing partner.
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Māori Party no set ally for National
The National Party may not be able to rely on partnering with the Māori Party after the election, even if that party is able to secure a seat to get itself back into Parliament.
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Māori Party declares strong preference for Labour
The Māori Party President says it now has a strong preference for Labour because part of the reason they lost their place in Parliament was the long relationship with National.
National's leader… Audio
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Matt Tukaki - Waitangi Tribunal will outlast Simon Bridges
The week of commemorations at Waitangi has come to an end marking the 180th anniversary of Te Tiriti O Waitangi. Thousands gathered at the Waitangi Treaty grounds yesterday with people flooding into… Audio
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Govt has failed in its 'year of delivery' Bridges
The Government's record on delivering for Maori, was called into question by Simon Bridges during his speech at Waitangi. The leader of the National Party said the so-called "year of delivery" had… Audio
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Bridges says Waitangi Tribunal should eventually go
National Party leader Simon Bridges has added the Waitangi Tribunal to the list of what he thinks New Zealand should eventually do away with.
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'We have real common ground': PM assures iwi leaders
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has managed to smooth things over with iwi leaders, despite iwi concerns over a lack of influence in the government. Audio
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Simon Bridges defends Waitangi speech
The National Party leader is defending himself after heavy criticism following his speech at Waitangi. He doesn't regret what he said.
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New accusations levelled at Jami-Lee Ross
The former National MP is facing a workplace investigation after complaints which have seen three of the four staff in his Botany office placed on special leave.
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No NZ First -Labour electoral pact in Northland - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is ruling out any deal with New Zealand First on the Northland electorate seat this election.
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Simon Bridges defends Waitangi speech
The National Party leader is defending himself after heavy criticism following his speech at Waitangi. He doesn't regret what he said. Audio
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NZ First Foundation donor thought they were giving to party
A company who made donations to the New Zealand First Foundation says it thought it was donating to the New Zealand First party.
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Simon Bridges defends Waitangi speech after criticism
The Government's record on delivering for Māori, has been called into question by Simon Bridges at Waitangi - prompting both sides of the marae atea to rebuke him.
Since her first speech as Prime… Audio
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PM at Waitangi - 'There is more mahi to do'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told iwi, hapū and whānau at the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi that there are signs of change, but there is more mahi to do. Video
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Coronavirus: How the evacuation flight will work
A government-chartered plane is set to arrive in Auckland from the novel coronavirus-stricken Wuhan about 4pm on Wednesday with 70 New Zealanders on board. Video, Audio
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Winston Peters convinced National Party would be open to coalition
Winston Peters says he knows for a fact the National Party will still be open to coalition talks with New Zealand First after the election, despite the party's leader Simon Bridges ruling it out.
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Bridges kicks off campaign ruling out NZ First coalition deal
Simon Bridges' election year gamble has signalled the start of campaign mode.
The National leader kicked off his caucus retreat on Sunday by ruling out working with New Zealand First in any form.
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Bridges rules out NZ First as coalition partner
Audio 3 Feb 2020National Party leader Simon Bridges has ruled out working NZ First as a coalition partner in this year's general election. Political journalist Richard Harman talks us through this political gamble. Audio
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Simon Bridges says caucus backs him on ruling out New Zealand First move
Simon Bridges has denied suggestions by the New Zealand First leader that another member of the National Party will pick up the phone to work with them if he didn't.
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Remembering Mike Moore after his death
Politicians past and present, from across the political spectrum, have been paying tribute to the former Labour Party Prime Minister Mike Moore who died yesterday at the age of 71.
Prime Minister… Audio
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Bridges adamant on NZ First move: 'It's a view my caucus shares'
Simon Bridges has denied suggestions by the New Zealand First leader that another member of the National Party will pick up the phone to work with them if he didn't. Audio
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Will Simon Bridges' big gamble pay off?
Opposition leader Simon Bridges has taken perhaps the biggest gamble of his political career - ruling out a coalition deal with New Zealand First after this year's general elections.
He's following… Audio
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Simon Bridges rules out working with NZ First post election
National Party leader Simon Bridges has made a high-stakes opening gambit in election year, attempting to knee-cap New Zealand First by ruling it out of any post-election deals.
But could the move… Audio
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National takes risk on rejecting potential coalition partner
The National Party has thrown down an electoral challenge - we won't make any deal with New Zealand First post election, so don't waste your vote on them.
It's a high-stakes gamble, attempting to… Audio
