National to begin talks with ACT and NZ First
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Preparations are already well underway for the National Party to launch into coalition talks with the ACT Party and New Zealand First.
While voting numbers aren't finalised, it looks likely Winston Peters 8 MPs will be needed to form a solid coalition.
National's Prime Minister in waiting, Christopher Luxon, will be joined in negotiations by senior MPs Nicola Willis, Chris Bishop, and Todd McClay, among others.
Former NZ First MP Ron Mark has been involved in coalition talks before and says McClay's inclusion is a savvy move by the National Party.
Mark spoke to Corin Dann.