A former New Zealand First MP says the Party will be driven by its manifesto, and protecting past coalition gains.

Incoming Prime Minister Chris Luxon is holding talks with potential partners, waiting for the final count on November 3.

It could mean National and ACT need NZ First to rule.

Now-Carterton Mayor, Ron Mark, says law and order and co-governance top the Party's list.

"These things fit perfectly with National-ACT's manifesto- but there's going to be stuff that they won't agree with that's on National and ACT's radar, which is tax cuts."

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