New Zealand First will hold their first caucus meeting on Monday which could push talks to form a government up a gear.
National and ACT had the barest majority on election night but the picture changed with the final result, confirming that New Zealand First must be in the mix.
Policy positions are being worked through to identify areas of common ground and those that will prove more challenging.
Both ACT and New Zealand First have raised red flags over the affordability of National's tax package.
Another tricky policy will be Act's wish for a referendum on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, which National has previously dismissed as divisive.
NZ First Leader Winston Peters and ACT's David Seymour have yet to meet.
Seymour spoke to Charlotte Cook.
