KEY POINTS:
Kingmaker they may not be, but the Maori Party has emerged in a stronger position than they were after the 2005 election and has hopes of a voice in the National government.
National Party leader John Key has already talked with Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia and they are expected to meet early in the week. Neither would be drawn on what sort of involvement the Maori Party might have in a new government.
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