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Covid-19, election 2020 and beyond: Q+A revisits a year of politics

TVNZ1's Q+A reporter Whena Owen looks back on her 2020 stories and highlights of the political year.

Politics •December 5, 2020

Jacinda Ardern wants to remain friends with Winston Peters despite end of work relationship

The PM told reporters she had spoken with her former Deputy PM in the days after his election loss but hadn't seen him in person.

Politics •November 23, 2020

David Seymour says holding referendum on cannabis legalisation was a 'tactical mistake'

Numbers for and against legalising the drug turned out to be extremely close, with the "no" vote prevailing.

Politics •November 11, 2020

National's Matt King decides against judicial recount request after narrowly losing electorate

Matt King lost the Northland seat by a narrow 163 margin to Labour's Willow-Jean Prime.

Your Vote 2020 •November 6, 2020

Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi promises to 'hold Government to account'

Waititi and fellow co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer are both headed to Parliament after the special vote results.

Politics •November 6, 2020

National MP Matt King calls for a 'judicial recount' after narrowly losing Northland seat on special votes

King had been ahead of Labour's Willow-Jean Prime by 742 votes after election night.

Your Vote 2020 •November 6, 2020

National's election result gets worse after Labour candidates snatch three electorates on special votes

Maungakiekie, Northland and Whangārei have all gone to the Labour candidate.

Your Vote 2020 •November 6, 2020

Referendum on legalisation of cannabis narrowly fails after special votes counted

Supporters of legalising cannabis had hoped they would gather enough support from special votes to overturn the initial result.

Politics •November 6, 2020

Māori Party picks up extra MP in Parliament as Rawiri Waititi holds on to Waiariki

Special votes have seen the party end up on 1.2 per cent, meaning they will now have two MPs in Parliament.

Your Vote 2020 •November 6, 2020

Could cannabis scrape through? Final election, referendum results to be revealed today

It could also mean a shuffling of MPs in tight electorates.

Politics •November 5, 2020

The Opportunity Party’s Geoff Simmons steps down as leader, citing family commitments

Deputy leader Shai Navot has been named interim leader.

Politics •November 3, 2020

High expectations and big challenges for Labour's newly-named Cabinet

They've barely started, but different sectors already have high hopes for their respective ministers.

Politics •November 3, 2020

Jacinda Ardern 'utterly rejects' idea NZ's most diverse Cabinet is 'virtue signalling' - 'They're there on skill'

Ardern yesterday revealed the Government's new line-up, including New Zealand's first openly gay Deputy PM.

Politics •November 2, 2020

Analysis: Promotions, demotions and big changes in Government's line-up

The MPs that have gone up, gone down, or have catapulted into Cabinet.

Politics •November 2, 2020

Jacinda Ardern reveals ministerial positions; promotes Grant Robertson to Deputy PM

The PM said her new Cabinet will "reflect the New Zealand that elected us".

Politics •November 1, 2020

Greens co-leaders dismiss criticism of party's latest alliance with Labour

The left-wing minor party has copped some criticism from former MPs that it is now in a weak position.

Politics •November 1, 2020

Jacinda Ardern to reveal new Cabinet today

The Prime Minister says she is planning on setting out the Government's priorities for the remainder of the year.

Politics •November 1, 2020

Greens officially sign on to join Government with Labour

Jacinda Ardern says the agreement is an opportunity to draw on the skills that exist across Parliament.

Politics •October 31, 2020

Ardern rejects notion she didn't have 'courage of her convictions' to reveal her cannabis vote before election

The Prime Minister defended her decision to keep her vote secret prior to the election.

Politics •October 31, 2020

Details of deal between Labour and Greens released

Green Party delegates voted to accept the deal this afternoon.

Politics •October 31, 2020

Your Vote 2020

Latest Stories

Covid-19, election 2020 and beyond: Q+A revisits a year of politics

Jacinda Ardern wants to remain friends with Winston Peters despite end of work relationship

David Seymour says holding referendum on cannabis legalisation was a 'tactical mistake'

National's Matt King decides against judicial recount request after narrowly losing electorate

Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi promises to 'hold Government to account'

National MP Matt King calls for a 'judicial recount' after narrowly losing Northland seat on special votes

National's election result gets worse after Labour candidates snatch three electorates on special votes

Referendum on legalisation of cannabis narrowly fails after special votes counted

Māori Party picks up extra MP in Parliament as Rawiri Waititi holds on to Waiariki

Could cannabis scrape through? Final election, referendum results to be revealed today

The Opportunity Party’s Geoff Simmons steps down as leader, citing family commitments

High expectations and big challenges for Labour's newly-named Cabinet

Jacinda Ardern 'utterly rejects' idea NZ's most diverse Cabinet is 'virtue signalling' - 'They're there on skill'

Analysis: Promotions, demotions and big changes in Government's line-up

Jacinda Ardern reveals ministerial positions; promotes Grant Robertson to Deputy PM

Greens co-leaders dismiss criticism of party's latest alliance with Labour

Jacinda Ardern to reveal new Cabinet today

Greens officially sign on to join Government with Labour

Ardern rejects notion she didn't have 'courage of her convictions' to reveal her cannabis vote before election

Details of deal between Labour and Greens released

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