Politicians around the motu are waiting with bated breath as the results of the special votes are about to come in.
The official numbers will be released at 2pm - which could see a number of electorate seats change, and will provide the information the National Party need to negotiate its way to the ninth floor of Parliament.
Te Pāti Māori had a record performance at the election but will be hoping to swing a couple more people across the line - especially in the Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau seats.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa Packer spoke to Charlotte Cook.
