Negotiations to form the next National-led government will step up a notch on Monday, with all parties hoping to lock in a deal as soon as possible.
Those involved will likely be grappling with increased demands from New Zealand First - now that Winston Peters has a critical role in forming the next government.
Peters fronted in Pukekohe on Sunday, at the launch of New Zealand First's campaign to win the Port Waikato by-election.
There, he revealed he is now willing to talk to ACT Leader David Seymour.
Political reporter Katie Scotcher was there.
