Deputy PM tussle continues as three-way coalition moves to Wellington

Deputy PM tussle continues as three-way coalition moves to Wellington
Coalition talks are closer to their end. (Image: NZME)
Dileepa Fonseka
National, Act and New Zealand First are very close to sewing up a three-way coalition deal, with key figures spotted boarding flights to Wellington.However, ministerial allocations are understood not to have been fully decided yet, including the post of deputy prime minister.National party deputy leader Nicola Willis and MP Chris Bishop were both spotted boarding flights to Wellington on Wednesday morning. Party leader Christopher Luxon previously indicated he wanted to make the announcement of a new government in Wellington on parliament...

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