National meets as coalition progress stalls

National meets as coalition progress stalls
Willis and other National MPs met this morning to discuss negotiation strategy. (Image: Getty)
Dileepa Fonseka
National is meeting over a coalition negotiations impasse where there are no clear compromises available. Deputy leader Nicola Willis left the Cordis Auckland before 10am to meet party leader Christopher Luxon and other National MPs at Luxon’s home to consider the way ahead.There has been no word yet on whether there will be negotiations with either NZ First leader Winston Peters or Act party leader David Seymour this afternoon.  On Saturday, Luxon’s meeting with Peters lasted less than 30 minutes and he did not...

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