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Three parties, two deals, one government: the stress points within New Zealand's 'coalition of many colours'

It might have taken six weeks to decide the shape of New Zealand’s next government (or three if you count from the final results), but in the end that is the nature of proportional representation. Compromise, trade-offs and haggling are the price of an MMP electoral system designed to avoid…

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New Zealand PM Luxon to have a job-share deputy

After six weeks of post-election negotiations, New Zealanders have learned the make-up and the policy agenda of their next government.

AAP

Chris Bowen’s plan is a shot in the arm for clean energy – but a lot has to go right to avoid future blackouts

The renewable energy sector has been big on promise but lately lagging in delivery, particularly with 2030 emission targets just a little more than six years away

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New Zealand finally agrees makeup of coalition government after weeks of uncertainty

Leaders of three parties arrive at deal to form government led by incoming prime minister Christopher Luxon

The Independent UK

New Zealand’s Luxon forges deal to lead new coalition government

The incoming PM says his National Party has allied with the conservative ACT and populist New Zealand First parties.

Al Jazeera

New Zealand to get new government on Black Friday

The three party leaders involved in New Zealand's next government have concluded negotiations and are set to sign a coalition agreement.

AAP

New Zealand deputy PM down to Seymour or Peters

ACT leader David Seymour or NZ First's Winston Peters will become New Zealand's deputy prime minister after National deputy Nicola Willis ruled herself out.

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New scheme to help L-platers reduce hours behind the wheel

It's hoped it will give drivers skills to help in an emergency.

The Canberra Times

Breakthrough in New Zealand government formation talks

Chris Luxon, leader of New Zealand's election winners National, has brokered policy deals with two minor parties to form government.

AAP

Hipkins and NZ Labour call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has stepped outside of caretaker conventions to declare Labour's support for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza.

AAP

New Zealand 'circus' coalition talks drag on

More than a month on from New Zealand's election day there is still no government, with talks between National, ACT and NZ First yet to produce a deal.

AAP

'Food is discretionary': Why Parliament's Christmas Giving Tree is so important

Foodbank is one of two charities that will receive money raised.

The Canberra Times

Why $10 a day childcare could be a game changer for families

A year of parental leave and cheaper childcare would have massive benefits, advocates say.

The Canberra Times

One third of New Zealanders doubtful incoming coalition can work well together, poll finds

Guardian Essential New Zealand poll result also reveals rise in respondents feeling unsure over direction of the country

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New Zealand in limbo one month after election as government coalition negotiations drag on

Incoming PM Christopher Luxon must bring together the libertarian Act party and populist New Zealand First, parties that have major differences

The Canberra Times

Private school car park dispute goes to tribunal

The government said removing the 100-space car park would create safety problems.

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Peters and Seymour team up as Luxon hits hurdles

New Zealand First wasn’t happy with the first deal offered by National and the big hurdle ahead is how to fund Christopher Luxon’s promised tax relief

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Incoming PM defends pace of New Zealand coalition talks

Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon says he is "not selecting a flatmate", defending the slow pace of his government coalition negotiations.

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SUV and ute sales slowed due to NZ's Clean Car Discount – expect that to reverse under a new government

With National, ACT and NZ First locked in coalition negotiations, various urgent and climate-related transport challenges hang in the balance.

The Canberra Times

Senate votes to fast-track worker safety reforms before Christmas

The Senate has passed four non-controversial reforms from Labor's IR package.

The Canberra Times

'Many instances of tears': What ACT Health didn't want you to see

Govt initially only released 'positive' findings from staff survey.

Newsroom.co.nz

The real election winners and losers

The last three years of single party majority government were an aberration, and as business-as-usual resumes many on the left will lament Labour’s failure to govern decisively, writes Peter Dunne

The Canberra Times

Govt won't release full review into clinical decisions before ANU stabbing

Ophel allegedly stabbed two and attacked others with frying pan.

The Canberra Times

A majority would be 'miraculous' but Lee on right track: Humphries

The former ACT Liberal endorsed Elizabeth Lee's election bid.

Newsroom.co.nz

In-person government negotiations slow going

There are no meetings in the diary between Winston Peters and David Seymour this week and some talks with National have moved to email and phone

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