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Here are the important dates to be aware of as the three-party coalition government comes together.
- 14 October: Election day
- 3 November: Final vote count revealed
- 7 November: Chris Hipkins re-selected as Labour leader
- 9 November: Winston Peters, David Seymour meet at Parliament
- 15 November: Judicial recounts complete
- 16 November: Return of the writ marks end of election process
- 23 November: Negotiations come to an end, deal goes to parties for ratification
- 24 November: Deals signed, details revealed, Cabinet positions confirmed
- 25 November: Port Waikato by-election date
- 27 November: Swearing-in ceremony, ceremonial first Cabinet meeting
- 5 December: Parliament resumes sitting
- 6 February: Waitangi Day
- 6 March: First 100 days from swearing-in