The political timetable
- Sat 10 Dec – Publication of final results
- Sun 11 Dec – confidence and supply agreement with Maori Party, confirmation of majority
- Mon 12 Dec – PM announces Ministers and portfolios
- Tue 13 Dec – Labour elects Leader and Deputy (and maybe Whips)
- Wed 14 Dec – PM and Ministers sworn in and warranted by Governor-General and 1st Cabinet meeting
- Tue 20 Dec – 50th Parliament convenes for swearing in of MPs and election of Speaker
- Wed 21 Dec – Speech from the Throne