New Zealand First's Shane Jones says the election's brought a sense of relief.

He's calling leader Winston Peters a phoenix, leading a team of eight back into Parliament on current numbers.

But things could change after the special vote count is released on November 3.

NZ First's Shane Jones Newstalk ZB's Election special that it's still a big unknown.

He says these matters have to be discussed by the new Caucus and leader.

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