Winston Peters maintains this election campaign isn't the end of his time in Parliament.

He says New Zealand First has been painted as the underdog.

But the Party leader told The Country that's not the case and his Party is closer to influencing the next Government than National or ACT.

"We are far closer to influencing the next government than the National and Act party will ever be."

Peters reiterated people shouldn't speculate, but just wait until the election results come through on Saturday.