The manner of talks to form a government could be a sign for the next term. 

National, ACT, and New Zealand First have remained tight-lipped on the policy details as they continue to work towards finalising a governing deal. 

Former National Party Deputy Leader Paula Bennett told Mike Hosking that that suggests they're working respectfully together. 

She thinks that holds true for what they're going to try to do over the next three years: have the conversations among themselves, and then come out strongly in agreement. 

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