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New Zealand gets two deputy PMs after marathon coalition talks

After weeks of negotiations, incoming PM Christopher Luxon announces that populist Winston Peters and libertarian David Seymour will share deputy role

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023

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 Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023

Final New Zealand election results show National party will need populist NZ First to govern

Centre-right party loses two seats in final tally and will need to rely on traditional partner Act as well as NZ First to form coalition

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2023