Calls are growing for the Green Party to pursue negotiations with the National Party, after a petition with over 11,000 signatures urging the minor party to consider the idea was started.
National Party leader Bill English says he is open to the idea.
A petition started by Clive Antony asking signers to 'Show your support for the idea of a National/Green government' was created a week ago, and at 7am today, 11,243 people had signed in agreement.
The petition description states "there is a community of voters out there that believe in the possibility of a Blue/Green government".
"There is common ground between the National Party and The Green Party, which could result is practical policy wins for New Zealand," it continues.
"Environmental issues such as carbon neutrality and social issues like child poverty come to mind. Unfortunately, the notion that the two parties have nothing in common is so well written into their fabric, it's considered to be not worth exploring or seen as politically dangerous."
"This election season has brought about many extraordinary results and circumstances, it's only fitting we at least try this now."
On TVNZ1's Breakfast this morning, Bill English said he has not speaken to the Green Party, but was "opened minded" about forming a coalition with the party.
"We'll see what happens this week with the Greens," he said.
The former National PM says it is their responsibility to talk to National about a coalition. (Source: Other)
Business negotiator Troy Bowker said on Newstalk ZB, "The Greens ironically could have had a strong position" if they kept their cards on the table.
Even Real Housewife of Auckland Gilda Kirkpatrick posted the petition on Facebook, captioning it, "Love the blue green".
However Green Party leader James Shaw ruled out working with National, but he did admit if Bill English were to call he would listen to National's offer.
"If Bill calls us then obviously we're duty-bound to listen to what he's got to say but I've been campaigning for the past 18 months to change the government."
The Greens leader did, however, admit they are "duly bound" to listen to Bill English's call if it were to happen. (Source: Other)
The Greens leader did, however, refuse to even form a cross-bench partnership with National.
"Why would I do that?" Mr Shaw said
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