The leaders of the National, Act, and NZ First parties have signed on the dotted line, agreeing to form the first three-party coalition in New Zealand’s MMP era. Detailed coalition agreements struck between National and each of the other parties outline policy commitments and compromises that will be supported by all three partners. Prime Minister-designate Christopher Luxon made it clear during the election campaign that his preference was for a two-party coalition with the Act Party. Similarly, National, Act, and NZ First have formed an alliance to push back on, what they see as, high levels of government spending, heavy-handed regulation, and eroding social values. Act like itWhile obvious concessions were made to NZ First during the negotiations, the Act Party also secured a number of its key priorities.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 24, 2023 11:36 UTC