Peters' stock rises on final vote count, how much will Luxon pay?
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The final act of the 2023 election has reset the calculus, blowing apart National's dream scenario and driving up the price for forming government.  With NZ First's support now a requirement, Winston Peters is sure to demand more in negotiations.  In this week's Focus on Politics, Political Editor Jane Patterson speaks to Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch, analysing the state of play after the final election result. 
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