After the finalisation of results of the Cook Islands general election, there's been no change from preliminary results.
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The election was held on June 14; its results have now been counted, finalised and tabled in parliament.
At the final count, no single party has a majority in the Cooks parliament.
The Democratic Party won the most seats, with 11, while the Cook Islands Party has 10.
These two major parties are lobbying to woo the two independents and a single One Cook Islands party MP to their side, as they hold the balance of power.
However, parliament's configuration could yet change because election petitions are likely, due to results being so close.
Candidates have seven days after final results are published before they can appeal.
An appeal is expected from the Democratic Party Leader, Tina Browne, who fell to a surprise loss in the Rakahanga constituency to the Cook Island Party's Toka Hagai.
The previous administration under the Cook Islands Party remains the caretaker government until a new coalition is formed.
