NSW returns the Liberal Baird Government & Northland votes out National & in NZ First's Winston Peters.

Despite the Labor Party's campaign against state asset sales, NSW voters have voted to "keep NSW working" as per the Liberal Party's election advertising message.

Premier Mike Baird has been re-elected and will lead the state for another four years.

Opposition leader Luke Foley has added another 10 seats which does strengthen the party's position in opposition.  Foley graciously accepted defeat and gave a brilliant concession speech.

Across the ditch, there was a by election in Northland.  The seat was formerly held by National's Mike Sabin until there was a recent controversy and he was forced to resign.  Long term MP and NZ First leader Winston Peters stood in the seat and won.  This is a major upset for National who have a smaller majority in the Parliament and it will be tough at the next general election in 2017.

Overall great decisions were made in Northland and NSW today.