Some National voters may have thought that was much less likely if Labour did not need the Greens in a coalition. It may or may not involve Green MPs as ministers. Formal talks between Labour and the Greens are expected to begin later in the week or even next week. With New Zealand First out of Government – and out of Parliament – Ardern can afford to promote another six Labour MPs to comprise a Cabinet of 20. Ardern and the Labour caucus had a celebration dinner in Wellington last night and will squeeze into their old caucus room for perhaps the last time.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 19, 2020 20:14 UTC