The saga / process of forming a government in New Zealand continues

NZ First holds the balance of power - leader Winston Peters will decide which side to support; nationals or Labour/Greens. He said in the past that today, Thursday October 12, was his deadline, but has since extended that:

  • Last night he added that he doubted his caucus would make a final decision by Thursday evening

So, there is still chance! ....Otherwise, the waiting continues.

Meanwhile, some NZ data out a little earlier:

Food prices for September, down 0.2% m/m

  • prior +0.6% m/m