The next phase of establishing a new Government is set to begin, as all the final ballots have been counted.

National is in talks with ACT and New Zealand First, after special votes revealed all three are needed to form a Government.

NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says all three parties will need to have negotiations in person so Luxon can work around Seymour and Winston's complicated history with each other.

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The next phase of establishing a new Government is set to begin, as all the final ballots have been counted.
National is in talks with ACT and New Zealand First, after special votes revealed all three are needed to form a Government.
NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says all three parties will need to have negotiations in person so Luxon can work around Seymour and Winston's complicated history with each other.
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