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Labor polls so well that they could potentially end in a historic victory, a direct majority under the MMP, but Ardern doesn’t rule out working with the Greens even if the Labor Party doesn’t need them.
That presents an opportunity for the Greens to sell themselves out to voters who don’t like the idea of Labor ruling alone.
“People don’t want to see a single party with all the reins of power,” says Davidson.
When asked if he would come to terms with the Greens, even if he doesn’t need them, Ardern didn’t rule it out.
“What I have constantly said is that you have seen major issues that we have worked on to build consensus, this is how you create lasting change,” Ardern told the media.
Ardern insists that being a consensus politics does not mean it is centrist politics.
“I am progressive. I am looking for a change for the better, but I will try to bring people with me,” he says.
If the Greens do negotiate a deal, they will not waive a wealth tax, even though the Labor Party rules it out. Increasing profits is also a top priority.
“The stronger the party vote we can get, the more likely we are to exceed our electoral priorities,” Davidson says.
National leader Judith Collins is already hinting that Labor would give the Greens too many awards.
“If I were in that position, I wouldn’t walk to a negotiating table with a box of chocolate chip cookies trying to make amends,” he says.
And while Arden doesn’t rule it out, he still wants to get as many Labor votes as possible.
“I will give everything I have for that strong mandate for a strong recovery.”
