Final tally in NZ election strengthens Labour in negotiation talks
Winston Peters
Winston Peters  leader of the New Zealand First Party  speaks during a media conference in Wellington  New Zealand  September 27  2017. REUTERS/Charlotte Greenfield
 New Zealand First leader Winston Peters  told local media that knowing the facts “puts us in a better position to make judgements”.
 Peters  has said  he  would only make a decision on which party to back after the final tally and after the results become official on Oct. 12.
But some say  Peters  could be swayed to go to National given it would be a straightforward coalition between two parties.
 Peters  a veteran New Zealand politician who has now held the balance of power three times   has in past elections formed coalition governments with both the National Party and Labour.
[TGT]speaks during a media conference in Wellington  New Zealand  September 27  2017. REUTERS/Charlotte Greenfield
 [TGT]told local media that knowing the facts “puts us in a better position to make judgements”.
 [TGT]has said  [TGT]  would only make a decision on which party to back after the final tally and after the results become official on Oct. 12.
But some say  [TGT]could be swayed to go to National given it would be a straightforward coalition between two parties.
 [TGT]has in past elections formed coalition governments with both the National Party and Labour.