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The Electoral Commission concludes vote counting, which shows that the leading National Party requires a coalition with the ACT and New Zealand First parties to form a government after the final tally reveals a shift in parliamentary seats.
2023-11-3

National Party politician and former Minister of Finance Steven Joyce resigns from parliament.
2018-03-5

Simon Bridges is elected as leader of the National Party, becoming the first Māori on that position.
2018-02-26

Former Prime Minister Bill English resigns as National Party leader.
2018-02-12

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters chooses to create a minority coalition with the Labour Party and form the sixth Labour government.
2017-10-19

Prime Minister Bill English of the National Party wins a plurality of votes, but not enough for a majority, as the Labour Party led by Jacinda Ardern makes significant gains. Winston Peters becomes a kingmaker with his third-placed New Zealand First party, able to form a coalition government with either major party.
2017-09-23