In one case this disaster has been made much worse by deliberate and cynical government policies,
looking for as broad a base of support and for as stable a government as possible.
the government was renewing and refreshing itself for the third term in government.
My objective now is to begin negotiations that will enable us to lead a government which brings New Zealanders together,
The task now is for arrangements to be made which will ensure stable government in New Zealand for the next three years.
New Zealand First's position is that following the final election result, the party with the most seats in the first instance is entitled to form a government and New Zealand First will act to provide stability,
Further talks to progress arrangements around forming a government are likely to be held in the coming week.
In the end, there will always be a fundamental difference of perspective between New Zealand and Australia on defense, whoever is in government.