New Zealand's Prime Minister Bill English will seek a deal with minor parties in order to form a fourth term National‑led government.
Saturday's election gave the ruling National 58 seats, well ahead of Labour's 45.
Labour's ally, the Greens, won seven seats and the two parties together were still well short of National.
Meanwhile NZ First leader Winston Peters is set to be courting offers from both sides keen to take advantage of his party's nine seats.
English said in the next few days they will begin negotiations with NZ First and intend to form a strong, stable government.
Source: AAP
