New Zealand Election Fallout: Tight Coalition Math and Controversial Policy Decisions

New Zealand's election has ended in a tight result, and one of the key factors is the coalition math. According to recent reports, Christopher Luxon has been criticized by Don Brash for being 'gutless'. This criticism comes as National considers forming a coalition with TOP (The Opportunities Party) after the election.

Ani O'Brien spoke out about the proposal of a Youth Court for 25-year-olds, citing concerns about the potential consequences. Meanwhile, Christopher Luxon has made a decision to form a coalition with TOP, but details are scarce on how this will affect National's policies.

Another contentious issue is the National Paid Parental Leave Policy, which has been criticized for being too slow in implementation, with benefits only available from 2030. Labour has also faced criticism over its reaction to Paul Henry's comments about the economy and debt.