National closes door on Opportunity, Labour leaves it ajar

Following November's election, National leader Christopher Luxon has made it clear that his party won't be forming a governing arrangement with the Opportunity Party, shutting the door on potential coalitions. Meanwhile, Labour leader Chris Hipkins remains non-committal, hinting that his party is still open to possibilities. This leaves political analysts speculating about the future coalition dynamics, with National's decision potentially reshaping the post-election landscape. Labour's cautious approach could allow it more flexibility in forming alliances, depending on the election results.