In relation to past Treaty breaches and the actions of the previous governments at the time of the land wars.

John Key apologised for the actions and doings of the abuses to the Te Arawa iwi and hapu.

National formed a minority government with confidence-and-supply support from the ACT, United Future and Māori parties.

The 2011 general election saw the Fifth National Government continue with confidence-and-supply from the ACT, United Future and Maori parties.

The 2014 general election saw the Fifth National Government returned again, gaining a plurality with 47.0% of the party vote and 60 of the 121 seats.

National received support on matters of confidence and supply from ACT, the Māori Party and United Future in each of the three terms.

[41] State Services Minister Paula Bennett and Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced they would contest the consequential vacancy for Deputy Leader; Bridges dropped out of the race after it was clear Bennett had greater support.