Jason Walls, Mihirangi Forbes and Dita De Boni were on Newshub Nation's panel Keep Reading

Among the policies announced there were a few surprises, including good news for renters who have "a very good boy". Keep Reading

“And there’ll be no shortage of ‘events’ to test Luxon’s political skills. David Seymour wants a referendum on the Treaty. Winston wants a R... Keep Reading

The barebones of the policies released in the coalition agreements confirm much of the three parties' pre-election manifestos. Keep Reading

It's hard not to get a sense that this is Act and New Zealand First's government, and National is just running it. Keep Reading

Compromises have to be made when forming a three-party coalition government – so which election promises survived the negotiations? Keep Reading

The incoming government is taking aim at te reo Māori in the public sector, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Keep Reading

National has had to scrap one of its major welfare policies in order to fund its tax package after NZ First forced it to back down over allowing foreign... Keep Reading

It includes a wonder drug for colds. Keep Reading

It took 40 days and 40 nights - but at long last, the country knows what its new government will look like. New Zealand's first-ever three-way coalition: National, ACT and New Zealand First finally signing on the dotted line in the ultimate Black Friday deal.  In this week's Focus on Politics, Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch examines the coalition deals and the personalities behind them.  Keep Reading

Agreements published, ministers chosen - the new government is ready to roll. Keep Reading

Outgoing prime minister Chris Hipkins said the new government's policies will "take New Zealand backwards". Keep Reading

Read the deals in full here after each of the two minor parties made their own agreement with National. Keep Reading

The principles of the Treaty of Waitangi will come under review by the new government. Keep Reading

The country’s first formal three-party coalition will test Christopher Luxon’s promise of ‘strong and stable’ government – and the minor parties’ patience if things don’t go their way. Keep Reading

National's foreign buyers tax will not go ahead, NZ First has secured a $1.2 billion regional infrastructure fund, and the new government will support a Treaty Principles bill to Select Committee. Keep Reading

Who becomes a Minister in the new National-Act-NZ First Government has been revealed , including in vital Cabinet portfolios like Foreign Affairs, Finance,... Keep Reading

Incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has also revealed his 2IC. Keep Reading

Here's the full list. Keep Reading

The outgoing deputy PM disagreed with incoming PM Christopher Luxon's comments that the number two spot in government is "largely a ceremonial role". Keep Reading

Coalition talks show the combination of David Seymour and Winston Peters has been more effective at using their influence than Luxon may have expected Keep Reading

New Zealand’s rules to regulate money in politics can now officially be declared broken. Although, in theory, political parties are required to publicly declare any large donations, we now know that in practice they sometimes don’t, and the enforcement and legal consequences can be extremely weak. Keep Reading

A new poll shows growing public frustration as talks to form the government continue. Keep Reading

On the home stretch of government negotiations Christopher Luxon’s two coalition partners are making use of every bit of leverage they have left Keep Reading

It's looking likely the next government will be announced soon - so what happens then? Keep Reading