COALITION NEGOTIATIONS
Luke Malpass (Post): Why the fight for deputy PM matters(paywalled)
William Hewett (Newshub): 'Would be very honoured': Seymour says there is 'a case' for him to be deputy PM - but could there be more than one?
Toby Manhire (Spinoff): One deputy PM? Two deputy PMs? Or what about no deputy PM at all?
Amelia Wade (Newshub): Battle of political size versus experience for Deputy Prime Minister role
Luke Malpass (Post): Coalition deal on verge of being inked - minus deputy PM (paywalled)
Jane Patterson (RNZ): Deal between National, ACT, NZ First could be signed on Thursday
Heather du Plessis-Allan (Newstalk): Prepare for a political battle of the egos
Bridie Witton and Glenn McConnell (Stuff): 'Very hard work' or 'largely ceremonial'? David Seymour and Chris Luxon clash over deputy prime minister
Jamie Ensor (Newshub): Christopher Luxon says ACT, NZ First have agreed to each other's policy progammes with National
Felix Desmarais (1News): Luxon turns 'Weet-Bix' jibe back on Seymour over deputy PM remark
Felix Desmarais (1News): ACT would have strong case for deputy PM role - Seymour
Jessica Mutch-McKay (1News): Ministerial roles floated to ACT and NZ First, 1News understands
Jamie Ensor (Newshub): ACT leader David Seymour makes public pitch to be deputy Prime Minister
RNZ: David Seymour touts ACT's deputy PM qualifications
Newshub: Winston Peters will be the likely choice for deputy Prime Minister - The Hui host Julian Wilcox
Audrey Young (Herald): David Seymour takes a leaf out of Winston Peters’ book with ‘Weet-Bix’ jibe (paywalled)
Waatea News: Time needed for reform says Jones
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Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Coalition talks: Clock ticking for Nicola Willis to deliver mini-Budget as negotiations enter final stage
RNZ: Checkpoint: Forming a government 'takes as long as it takes', electoral law expert says
Gordon Campbell: On coalitions, and hostage deals
Lianne Dalziel (Newsroom): Winston haunted by ghosts of coalitions past
TREATY REFERENDUM, CO-GOVERNANCE
Graham Adams (The Platform): Look who wants to debate Treaty issues now
Marcus Roberts (Newstalk ZB): Yes/No: The Right Way to Go? (paywalled)
Wendy Geus (The Platform): Act wants to clarify not 'rewrite' Treaty articles through a Referendum
Amy Ridout (Stuff): 'Close your eyes', says man behind anti co-governance signs as complaints grow
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