The biggest story of last night is the collapse of Labour's support but there are plenty of surprising subplots. A slim majority for National and Act may yet have Winston Peter's phone ringing
NACT have 61 out 121. Appoint a Speaker and it’s 60:60. National’s definitely going to have to rely on a 3rd party (or more) as a buffer against the loose units in their own party and ACT.
This was no landslide. It’s the thinnest possible win for National. A real squeaker.
NACT have 61 out 121. Appoint a Speaker and it’s 60:60. National’s definitely going to have to rely on a 3rd party (or more) as a buffer against the loose units in their own party and ACT.
This was no landslide. It’s the thinnest possible win for National. A real squeaker.