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The compromises needed in a centre-right government

ANALYSIS: National and Act would prefer to govern together, without needing New Zealand First’s help.

NZ First leader Winston Peters and Act leader David Seymour could be colleagues after the election if the polls are right.

Brent Edwards Tue, 10 Oct 2023

What chance that National, Act, and New Zealand First can put together a stable government?

If latest poll results are any guide, National would need support from both Act and New Zealand First if it is to lead the next government. But that potential coalition is fraught with difficulties and

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Brent Edwards Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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