The party, which last term had 56 seats, finished with just 35 seats due to their much lower party vote, some 21 fewer. Collins says there is no economic plan from the government and that is what they will be focused on in opposition. "It's onwards and upwards for us and we are determined to be the best opposition ever." Decisions about portfolios will be made after the special votes are returned, she says. Smith said decisions would not be made until the special votes were counted.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 20, 2020 01:30 UTC