Im looking forward to everything to do with the party over the next three years. Weve done the responsible thing ... the only thing we could have done for the best outcome for New Zealanders.
Mr Peters announced the decision yesterday evening after days of negotiations with both Labour and Bill English and the National Party, as well as lengthy discussions within the NZ First caucus and board.
Mr Skipworth admitted not everyone who voted NZ First would be happy with the outcome but he believed the new government - with the support of the Green Party - would last the term. I think itll work, he said.
Therell be a few concessions on both sides, but I think they are all big boys.
Greens leader James Shaw is a pretty smart cookie. At the end of the day they want to be in government, and theyll work with Winston if they have to.
There was delight for Labours defeated Whanganui candidate Steph Lewis.
Thrilled to be celebrating a Labour-led government with hubby tonight, she said on Facebook.
Jacinda Ardern will be a great prime minister and Im looking forward seeing all the positive changes that will come.
Whanganuis Green Party candidate Nicola Patrick was another one pleased with the outcome.
Im very excited about the announcement, she told the Chronicle. The memorandum of understanding we had with Labour ended with the election, so we will start again.
I cant comment officially until the Greens have spoken with Labour but I will say that its my birthday tomorrow and I would love to see the Greens in government on my birthday.
Newly-elected Whanganui MP Harete Hipango, who held the seat for National following Chester Borrows retirement, said she would defer any detailed comment.
Other than that, many will ponder the woes or wonders of MMP, she said.
I look forward to working in the interests of our Whanganui electorate irrespective of which side of the house I may occupy.