https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/rss NZME Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:24:35 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/six-reasons-winston-peters-chose-labour/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/six-reasons-winston-peters-chose-labour/ In his explanation of why New Zealand First went with Labour over National, Winston Peters said the agreement reached in talks was a summation of policies that survived negotiations. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:35:18 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/policy-under-the-new-government-what-we-know-so-far/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/policy-under-the-new-government-what-we-know-so-far/ Labour leader Jacinda Ardern expects agreements with NZ First and the Green Party to be signed off and released early next week. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:16:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/what-business-wants-to-know-from-peters-and-ardern/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/what-business-wants-to-know-from-peters-and-ardern/ The new Government needs to quickly reveal policy detail on immigration, trade, industrial relations and foreign ownership, says BusinessNZ. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 08:31:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/watch-the-moment-winston-peters-announced-new-zealands-new-government/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/watch-the-moment-winston-peters-announced-new-zealands-new-government/ It's Labour ... and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.New Zealand First has crowned Ardern the next prime minister with its decision to back a Labour-led government, which will also need the Green Party to govern.Ardern will claim the top job after only two and a-half months as Labour leader - and follows her former mentor Helen Clark into the top job. The decision will come as a shock to National, which holds two more seats than the Labour-Green bloc and ends its hope of leading New Zealand for a fourth term. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 07:01:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/the-incredible-rise-of-jacinda-ardern/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/the-incredible-rise-of-jacinda-ardern/ Labour leader Jacinda Ardern's stardust has turned into star power as she heads to the Prime Minister's office at the age of 37 - and just two and a half months after becoming leader of her party. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 06:46:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/bill-english-takes-hard-road-back-to-opposition/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/bill-english-takes-hard-road-back-to-opposition/ Three weeks after he led National to a strong election result Bill English will take his party on the hard road back to Opposition after NZ First and its leader Winston Peters cast their decision in favour of a Labour-led government. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 06:23:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/labour-nz-first-government-to-lead-new-zealand-1/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/labour-nz-first-government-to-lead-new-zealand-1/ Labour leader Jacinda Ardern will be Prime Minister in a remarkable chapter in New Zealand's political history - but the price of that will be wrestling a government that includes NZ First and the Greens. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 06:12:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/this-is-an-exciting-day-labour-and-nz-first-government-announced/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/this-is-an-exciting-day-labour-and-nz-first-government-announced/ It's Labour ... and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 06:03:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/live-seriously-difficult-winston-peters-still-hasnt-decided-who-to-go-with/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/live-seriously-difficult-winston-peters-still-hasnt-decided-who-to-go-with/ It's Labour and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern! Thu, 19 Oct 2017 01:45:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/flashback-watch-winstons-1996-coalition-speech/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/flashback-watch-winstons-1996-coalition-speech/ WATCH BELOW: Winston Peters announces the 1996 coalition government.  Wed, 18 Oct 2017 20:51:10 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/crunch-oclock-for-ardern-and-english-as-winstons-call-looms/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/crunch-oclock-for-ardern-and-english-as-winstons-call-looms/ Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and National leader Bill English have just a few hours left to sway New Zealand First leader Winston Peters this morning before he makes an announcement on which of them he will make Prime Minister. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:38:18 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/greens-need-approval-from-all-170-members-if-peters-chooses-labour/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/greens-need-approval-from-all-170-members-if-peters-chooses-labour/ The Green Party says it won't hold up the process should New Zealand First choose a Labour-led Government today, despite having to get the approval of its 170 members to enter into any coalition. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:20:04 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/left-could-secure-nz-firsts-future-ex-mp/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/left-could-secure-nz-firsts-future-ex-mp/ For the sake of NZ First's future as a party former MP Richard Prosser said they should go left. Tue, 17 Oct 2017 22:36:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/winstons-two-offers-why-it-could-get-personal/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/winstons-two-offers-why-it-could-get-personal/ NZ First leader Winston Peters and his MPs are meeting at Parliament this morning - with a decision on the next government expected to be reached today. Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:42:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/winston-peters-emerges-from-talks-theres-still-work-to-be-done/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/winston-peters-emerges-from-talks-theres-still-work-to-be-done/ Winston Peters says there is still work to be done with both parties before NZ First can make a decision. Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:24:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/live-labours-not-a-lapdog-jacinda-ardern/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/live-labours-not-a-lapdog-jacinda-ardern/ Whatever government NZ First forms is doomed to fail, former United Future leader Peter Dunne says. Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:16:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/english-on-negotiations-with-nz-first/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/english-on-negotiations-with-nz-first/ After a long day of waiting for NZ First to decide on their fate, Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and National leader Bill English are set to wait a bit longer as NZ First board talks carry on into a second day. Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:37:16 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/peters-it-takes-time-to-get-a-clear-understanding-on-what-you-have-precisely-agreed-upon/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/peters-it-takes-time-to-get-a-clear-understanding-on-what-you-have-precisely-agreed-upon/ NZ First Leader, Winston Peters, talks to Newstalk ZB Political Commentator, Barry Soper, about the ongoing coalition talks and when an announcement will be made.  Mon, 16 Oct 2017 06:51:11 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/nz-first-meeting-could-drag-on-into-tomorrow/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/nz-first-meeting-could-drag-on-into-tomorrow/ UPDATED 6.29pm: There will be no announcement on a new government tonight. Mon, 16 Oct 2017 02:39:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/what-are-the-options-in-front-of-winston-peters/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/what-are-the-options-in-front-of-winston-peters/ Audrey Young assesses three of the main options open to the New Zealand First caucus and council. Sun, 15 Oct 2017 16:56:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/nz-first-board-meeting-monday-to-decide-next-government/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/nz-first-board-meeting-monday-to-decide-next-government/ NZ First's board will meet on Monday to vote on two options for forming the next government. Fri, 13 Oct 2017 01:31:41 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/political-roundup-signs-of-a-labour-nz-first-government/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/political-roundup-signs-of-a-labour-nz-first-government/ LISTEN ABOVE AS FORMER NZ FIRST NEIL KIRTON SPOKE TO MIKE HOSKING Thu, 12 Oct 2017 22:56:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/still-no-sign-on-nz-first-decision/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/still-no-sign-on-nz-first-decision/ NZ First's caucus has begun meetings to discuss government options to present to its board - but there's still no clue as to when that might happen. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 22:07:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/peters-has-no-regrets-over-missed-deadline/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/peters-has-no-regrets-over-missed-deadline/ No coalition talks today for Winston Peters' negotiating team, and no meeting of the board either, but he says there are no regrets over missing his deadline to decide a new Government. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:10:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/winston-peters-keeps-nz-first-keeps-board-membership-secret/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/winston-peters-keeps-nz-first-keeps-board-membership-secret/ NZ First won't reveal the members of the board who will determine New Zealand's next government because they deserve their privacy. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:59:56 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/political-roundup-signs-of-a-national-nz-first-government/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/political-roundup-signs-of-a-national-nz-first-government/ The day has arrived for Winston Peters and New Zealand First to decide which major party to put into power - even if the announcement won't actually be made today. It really could go either way, but below are ten items that suggest Peters will be inclined to choose National. A follow-up column will look at signs of a Labour-NZ government. Wed, 11 Oct 2017 22:03:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/todays-the-day-winstons-last-minute-moves/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/todays-the-day-winstons-last-minute-moves/ It is the last day of negotiations for New Zealand First and National and Labour and NZ First leader Winston Peters has ramped up pressure on both sides, saying what happens in the talks today could decide what his party will do. Wed, 11 Oct 2017 17:35:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/winston-peters-heaps-scorn-on-labours-partner/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/winston-peters-heaps-scorn-on-labours-partner/ Winston Peters has fired a shot at the Greens' relevance to coalition negotiations, suggesting the party plays a minor role in any final decisions. Wed, 11 Oct 2017 03:06:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/coalition-talks-nz-first-national-making-huge-progress/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/coalition-talks-nz-first-national-making-huge-progress/ Negotiations to form the next government are reaching a crucial stage with two days left for talks between NZ First and the main parties. Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:17:44 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/winstons-decision-to-be-delayed-further/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/vote2017/winstons-decision-to-be-delayed-further/ There'll be no Government announced on Thursday. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:33:48 Z