https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/rss NZME Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:28:41 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/national-caucus-reshuffle-judith-collins-promotes-michael-woodhouse-demotes-paul-goldsmith/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/national-caucus-reshuffle-judith-collins-promotes-michael-woodhouse-demotes-paul-goldsmith/ Judith Collins has promoted Michael Woodhouse to be her finance spokesman after Simon Bridges rejected the position because of Collins' plan to split the usual finance portfolio into two roles. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 23:39:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/nationals-caucus-elects-shane-reti-as-its-deputy-leader/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/nationals-caucus-elects-shane-reti-as-its-deputy-leader/ Shane Reti has been elected as National's deputy leader. Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:45:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/election-2020-the-five-fascinating-election-special-vote-facts-you-might-have-missed/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/election-2020-the-five-fascinating-election-special-vote-facts-you-might-have-missed/ The special votes in New Zealand's election have always had the potential to be a bit of a wildcard – this election was certainly no exception. Sun, 08 Nov 2020 23:37:13 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/gap-closes-on-cannabis-referendum-but-it-still-fails/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/gap-closes-on-cannabis-referendum-but-it-still-fails/ The final results of the 2020 election today have delivered a blunt blow to Kiwis hopeful of legalising cannabis for personal use. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 01:52:23 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/official-new-zealand-election-results-national-loses-two-seats/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/official-new-zealand-election-results-national-loses-two-seats/ The final election results are in and National has lost two seats, Labour has gained one, the Māori Party is back with two seats and the "yes" campaign on recreational cannabis has lost by a tiny margin. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 01:19:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/eight-electorate-seats-on-a-knife-edge-as-official-election-results-due-today/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/eight-electorate-seats-on-a-knife-edge-as-official-election-results-due-today/ After nearly three weeks of waiting, voters and politicians will today find out the official results from last month's election. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:00:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/jacinda-arderns-new-cabinet-revealed-grant-robertson-named-as-deputy-pm/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/jacinda-arderns-new-cabinet-revealed-grant-robertson-named-as-deputy-pm/ Grant Robertson has been named as deputy Prime Minister and Andrew Little as Health Minister. Sun, 01 Nov 2020 23:54:53 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/labours-current-deputy-leader-kelvin-davis-rules-himself-out-as-deputy-pm/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/labours-current-deputy-leader-kelvin-davis-rules-himself-out-as-deputy-pm/ Labour's deputy leader Kelvin Davis said he won't be seeking the role of deputy Prime Minister but he wants to stay on as Labour's leader. Sun, 01 Nov 2020 21:40:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/labour-and-greens-leaders-to-sign-co-operation-agreement/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/labour-and-greens-leaders-to-sign-co-operation-agreement/ The Greens say they'll still push for a wealth tax and solving other inequality gaps, despite the specific issues not forming part of their ministerial responsibilities under the new Government deal signed with Labour today. Sat, 31 Oct 2020 22:25:17 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/green-party-accepts-deal-with-labour-james-shaw-marama-davidson-to-be-ministers/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/green-party-accepts-deal-with-labour-james-shaw-marama-davidson-to-be-ministers/ The Green Party has accepted Labour's Government-forming deal, which includes their two highest ranking MPs receiving Ministerial portfolios. Sat, 31 Oct 2020 10:43:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/labour-offers-greens-confidence-and-supply-deal-green-party-delegates-to-vote/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/labour-offers-greens-confidence-and-supply-deal-green-party-delegates-to-vote/ Labour has offered the Green Party a deal which includes two Ministerial portfolios - but it's now up to a select group of key Greens members to accept that deal. Sat, 31 Oct 2020 03:39:07 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/new-zealanders-say-yes-to-euthanasia-so-what-happens-now/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/new-zealanders-say-yes-to-euthanasia-so-what-happens-now/ A strong majority of New Zealanders have ticked "yes" in the voluntary euthanasia referendum. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 01:20:42 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/election-2020-cannabis-legalisation-fails-what-happens-next/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/election-2020-cannabis-legalisation-fails-what-happens-next/ The preliminary referendum results indicate that a majority of Kiwis voted against legalising cannabis for personal use. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 01:17:53 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/todd-muller-concedes-his-coup-among-kaleidoscope-of-issues-leading-to-defeat/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/todd-muller-concedes-his-coup-among-kaleidoscope-of-issues-leading-to-defeat/ Former National Party leader Todd Muller admits his leadership coup is among the "kaleidoscope of issues" that led to his party's disastorous election result. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:15:47 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/national-caucus-meets-to-digest-crushing-election-defeat/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/national-caucus-meets-to-digest-crushing-election-defeat/ National leader Judith Collins says today's caucus meeting will go over portfolios and update MPs on the party's review of the election campaign defeat. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 21:57:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/greens-and-labour-confident-a-deal-can-be-reached-by-friday/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/greens-and-labour-confident-a-deal-can-be-reached-by-friday/ The Greens leadership has confirmed they will emerge from Government-forming talks with the Labour Party by Friday with a deal in hand. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:12:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/billy-te-kahika-quits-advance-nz-after-election-failure/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/billy-te-kahika-quits-advance-nz-after-election-failure/ Advance NZ co-leader Billy Te Kahika has severed ties with the party after it failed to make it into Parliament. Sun, 25 Oct 2020 22:10:56 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/greens-reveal-constructive-and-fruitful-talks-with-jacinda-arderns-labour/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/greens-reveal-constructive-and-fruitful-talks-with-jacinda-arderns-labour/ The Greens co-leaders are staying mum on what role they're likely to play in the formation of the Government, after a "fruitful" meeting with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern this afternoon. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:44:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/the-cost-of-the-supplied-election-pens-to-taxpayers-revealed/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/the-cost-of-the-supplied-election-pens-to-taxpayers-revealed/ Taxpayers footed a bill of more than $730,000 for the single-use ballot pens used during this year's historic election. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 03:15:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/20-fascinating-facts-about-the-2020-election-you-might-have-missed/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/20-fascinating-facts-about-the-2020-election-you-might-have-missed/ The election had more twists and turns than a Hollywood blockbuster. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 05:55:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/judith-collins-fronts-media-after-sombre-caucus-meeting/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/judith-collins-fronts-media-after-sombre-caucus-meeting/ National leader Judith Collins has fronted media in Parliament with what appeared to be her entire caucus, vowing "We are going to be a very strong opposition". Tue, 20 Oct 2020 01:09:18 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/jacinda-ardern-says-labours-deputy-pm-will-be-the-deputy-leader/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/jacinda-ardern-says-labours-deputy-pm-will-be-the-deputy-leader/ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Deputy PM will be the party's deputy leader but who holds that position is up to the caucus. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 21:53:23 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/new-zealand-overtakes-the-uks-title-for-the-gayest-parliament/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/new-zealand-overtakes-the-uks-title-for-the-gayest-parliament/ New Zealand now holds the title of the gayest Parliament in the world. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:19:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/jacinda-ardern-meets-greens-leaders-about-government-discussions-time-frame/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/jacinda-ardern-meets-greens-leaders-about-government-discussions-time-frame/ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has finished her first meeting with Green Party leaders, after her landslide election win on Saturday night. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 04:16:49 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/aussies-hit-back-after-the-australian-columnist-slams-inept-ardern/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/aussies-hit-back-after-the-australian-columnist-slams-inept-ardern/ Days before the election, The Australian newspaper took aim at Jacinda Ardern when their foreign editor said she was a "poor Prime Minister" and undeserving of her widespread acclaim. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 02:13:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/what-went-wrong-for-national-and-why-their-greens-wealth-tax-attacks-were-a-mistake/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/what-went-wrong-for-national-and-why-their-greens-wealth-tax-attacks-were-a-mistake/ Just about everything went wrong with the National Party's campaign from rolling Simon Bridges, insulting fat people and the a full-blown assault on the Greens' wealth tax, says an experienced campaigner. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 01:59:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/election-2020-the-forty-newcomers-entering-parliament/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/election-2020-the-forty-newcomers-entering-parliament/ Our 40 new MPs are a diverse bunch, including our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan Members of Parliament. Sun, 18 Oct 2020 07:29:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/opinion-with-a-mandate-to-govern-alone-labour-must-now-decide-what-it-really-stands-for/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/opinion-with-a-mandate-to-govern-alone-labour-must-now-decide-what-it-really-stands-for/ A pandemic can change the foundations of a society. But if this happens in New Zealand over the next three years, it will be for reasons beyond the control of the sixth Labour government. When it comes to the fundamental structure of state and economy, Labour is broadly committed to the status quo. Sun, 18 Oct 2020 07:04:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/new-conservatives-top-plan-to-keep-going-after-failing-to-make-it-into-parliament/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/new-conservatives-top-plan-to-keep-going-after-failing-to-make-it-into-parliament/ The New Conservatives and The Opportunities Party (TOP) say they are not dead and buried after failing to get elected to Parliament. Sun, 18 Oct 2020 04:27:18 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/horrible-humiliating-defeat-national-mps-lick-wounds-after-landslide-loss/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote-2020/horrible-humiliating-defeat-national-mps-lick-wounds-after-landslide-loss/ National MPs are licking their wounds after suffering one of the worst election defeats in the party's history. Sun, 18 Oct 2020 04:19:40 Z