With the specials about to be announced, what are the ramifications for the new government? And what's likely to happen next?
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Governing alone - time to talk about power
Little more than a week out, National is still holding a majority in the polls. It's time to talk about what it means if that's how it winds up on election night
Read MoreIf Greens Address Right, What does that make New Act?
Following Sue Bradford's latest post, which indicates the Green's latest decision clearly signals they will align themselves with the right, it's difficult to restrain myself from saying 'I told you so'. But that there be dragons
Read MoreOf coalitions and kings
Colin Espiner has promised to eat his blog post if the Maori Party does a deal with National. I think he's right, and here's why...
Read MoreWheeling and dealing in Epsom
National and Act seem to have come to an arrangement over the Epsom electorate, so why is Richard Worth still fighting?
Read MoreWhy National still has a problem with Maori...
A new Maori Television poll shows Maori support for Labour and Helen Clark remains high
Read MoreWinston Peters: Still this election's enigma
Owen Glenn's mis-steps have given the New Zealand First leader a lifeline. But Helen Clark may just be the one to grab it
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