The finer details of the next Government are still being decided around the negotiating table.

But two things are clear at this stage. We will have an impressive spread of 32 Māori MPs across the political parties.

And secondly, the next Government made up of National, Act and NZ First will not have any Pasifika representation.

There are still talented Pasifika politicians across the parties in Opposition, but will this be enough to ensure the voices of these communities are heard?

And how worried should both Maori and Pasifika communities be after a sometimes-ugly election campaign during which race became a major talking point? 

Damien Venuto is joined by Pacific Business Trust CEO Mary Los’e and businessman and consultant Bernie O’Donnell.

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