National's Chris Luxon has kept coalition talks under lock and key following last week's election result.
The Nats and ACT have a slim majority, but it's likely NZ First will be needed in a three-way majority arrangement once special votes are counted.
NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says these three parties will want to get a clear arrangement in writing before the special votes are confirmed.
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