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Staff cuts and a new hire for National, while new MPs learn the curse of Copperfields.
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Simon Wilson: What have Labour and the Greens been talking about all week?
New Government talks by Labour and the Greens have taken far longer than expected. Why?
Greens set deadline for decision on its inclusion in new Govt
Before a decision is made, at least 104 Greens' delegates need to give it the nod.
Political Roundup: The Green Party's impossible bind
OPINION: Should they stay or should they stay outside? It's a fraught political decision.
'We are getting towards the end' – Greens co-leader on talks with Labour
James Shaw remains mum on speculation he has been offered the Climate Change portfolio.
Greens and Labour confident a Govt-forming deal can be reached by Friday
But the Greens' leadership has one more hurdle to jump before the deal becomes official
Chlöe Swarbrick: There is a real value in being underestimated
The likely Auckland Central MP reflects on the historic campaign and her priorities.
Simon Wilson: No point in Greens being a poodle hoping to be thrown a bone
The parties of the left have a greater goal than coalition and different ways to reach it.
Editorial: Opposition benches await the vanquished
Editorial: Can Opposition impact on a wildly popular PM and her jubilant House majority?
Audrey Young: Labour holds all the cards in talks with Greens
OPINION: These are not talks of equals.
Charge for emergency housing is 'taking money from the poor', charity says
Housing people in motels cost the Govt $83m in the last three months alone.
'I won't say anything more': Ardern tight-lipped on talks with Greens
Labour's team said the talks were 'constructive' – the Greens said they were 'fruitful'.
Greens emerge from 'fruitful' talks with Labour
But neither side was giving much away – other than the snacks the MPs had.
Next Government unlikely to push hard or fast enough for Greens' liking - Marama Davidson
The Greens' wish for harder and faster change looks likely to fall by the wayside
First day of school: Behind the scenes of newbie MPs' first day
There were hugs and selfies for the new MPs – but what happened behind the scenes?
Down to business: Ardern's first meeting with rejuvenated Greens
The meeting was not the start of any formal negotiations – more of a scene-setter.
Ben Thomas: No easy ride for Labour as Covid cuts short celebrations
OPINION: Labour's big win means it has new borders to defend - and a horde of rookie MPs.
Political Roundup: Labour's tectonic election result
The election result has been termed 'Seismic' or 'tectonic' by commentators.
Matthew Hooton: Triumphant Greens face difficult choice
OPINION: Should the Greens sit around the Cabinet table?
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
Swarbrick says she won Auckland Central 'the old-fashioned way'
Swarbrick put her win down to an enormous ground campaign and young voters.
The historic Labour victory - and National's drubbing
Jacinda Ardern has barely had time to savour her historic victory.
The 16 electorates that flipped
One seat flipped to the Greens, one to the Maori Party and 14 to Labour.
Māori in Parliament: All eyes on Māori MPs after an impressive battle
The Māori Party is back in parliament but they aren't the only Māori representatives.
Greens make pitch to Labour: New Zealanders want us in Government
The Greens are preparing their pitch to be in government with Labour.
Greens want deal with Labour - and place in Cabinet
James Shaw was coy on the details of his call with the PM, but made his goals clear.
A tectonic shift: Delving into the Labour landslide
Five political analysts deliver their initial responses to the election results.
'Fricking fantastic': Chloe Swarbrick on her Auckland Central win
Labour's Helen White was second and National's Emma Mellow finished third.
Labour's in: From pay rises to tax - what does it mean for you?
What will the new Labour Govt bring: higher taxes for some, higher wages for others.
Greens surge to 7.6%, could win Auckland Central
Co-leader James Shaw: "We have defied the odds."
Audrey Young: A strong mandate for steely Ardern, but for what?
OPINION: Judith Collins' best was not good enough and she has been utterly rejected.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: National needs a total refresh
OPINION: These are a few of the things we learned last night.
Election Results: Drinking with the stars, Seymour toasts to another three years
"When I said I'd stop drinking, I didn't mean stop drinking champagne on election night."