Chris Luxon had a good idea the special votes would pan out the way they did saying coalition talks are progressing well.
There is still no timeline on when a government will be formed, although all three parties of National, Act and New Zealand First say they want it done quickly.
The National party leader says he would like to be able to make the APEC summit next week - however Peters and Seymour aren't speaking to each other.
Luxon told Mike Hosking by and large their goals are aligned.
He says there are differences and bespoke policies, and they'll all have to make trade-offs, but progress is being made.
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