ONE NEWS: New Zealand First, the Maori Party and the Greens remain potential post-election partners for the National Party this year, although its leadership admits its options are limited compared to the government's.
Leader John Key has outlined the party's coalition options ahead of its annual conference in Wellington today.
He says National has a lot of choices up its sleeve, not just limited to Act and United Future.
John Key says ultimately the Maori Party, potentially New Zealand First, and even arguably the Greens are possibilities, despite the scrutiny Winston Peters' party has weathered in Parliament over the last week and despite vehement disagreements between National, the Maori Party and the Greens in the past.
He says his party has choices and can work constructively with other parties if required.
But the former currency trader is conceding the potential coalition problems National could face at this year's election.
While Key's party is capturing over 50% of the vote on current polls, its list of possible partners in Government is more limited than Labour's.
This leaves the party vulnerable, should its support slip.
Key says in a sense the good news is also the bad news, because while his party is strong, some potential partners are polling at quite low levels.
While he cannot predict how final results will play out at the election, Key says he has worked hard under MMP to keep options up his sleeve.
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