Centre-right party ousted Labour in election but outstanding votes will determine if National needs populist party NZ First to govern
National party leader Christopher Luxon said on Monday he would speak with populist party New Zealand First as negotiations to form a coalition continue.National party leader Christopher Luxon said on Monday he would speak with populist party New Zealand First as negotiations to form a coalition continue.
Should those votes, which tend to favour the left, chip down National or Act’s numbers, it would force the pair to cut a deal with NZ First leader WinstonA strong showing for Te Pāti Māori could also influence the shape of the future government. The party won more electorate seats its party vote projected and under New Zealand’s mixed member proportional system, that could increase the size of the parliament – meaning National-Act will need to secure more seats to govern.
If it comes to a choice, National will need to decide if it wants to stick with a fragile majority, or partner with a party that is sure to cause it headaches. New Zealanders are unlikely to see how negotiations are progressing until those special votes are revealed, Geddis said.
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