New Zealand politician (born 1945)
Comment: The NZ First leader’s clever ‘gone fishing’ approach is leaving others to rush around making largely meaningless comments to keep the media happy ... Show more
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Election 2026: NZ First’s Opportunity rule-out remains for now as ‘wicked three years’ likely without bipartisanship
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-nz-firsts-opportunity-rule-out-remains-for-now-as-wicked-three-years-likely-without-bipartisanship/7UGMGMCAEVF5JES4UP4DKJDEEE/
Winston Peters' dilemma: Is Michael Laws worth it?: Analysis: It was only a matter of time before the former MP and mayor-turned Platform shock-jock let his ...
1news.co.nz/2026/11/05/winston-peters-dilemma-is-michael-laws-worth-it/
Ministers Winston Peters and Shane Jones made the announcement today.
🔗 Christchurch commuter rail pilot to be funded
Winston Peters defends NZ First ad blaming ‘’woke b******t’ for navy ship sinking
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/winston-peters-defends-nz-first-ad-blaming-woke-bt-for-navy-ship-sinking/4NHIYP4GZFHM7D2W46LCAPUG3M/
Opportunity ruling out NZ First a 'serious consideration', leader says: Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong says ruling out NZ First has become a "serious ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/28/opportunity-ruling-out-nz-first-a-serious-consideration-leader-says/
Winston Peters says election 2026 is the "worst I've ever seen": Winston Peters says this is the worst election campaign he's ever seen.
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/2328253/winston-peters-says-election-2026-is-the-worst-i-ve-ever-seen
OpinionAnalysis: There's a pattern when turnout is high. But no guarantee of a repeat: Advance voting turnout is high so far and could sway the election result.
1news.co.nz/2026/11/03/analysis-theres-a-pattern-when-turnout-is-high-but-no-guarantee-of-a-repeat/
Election 2026: Winston Peters claims Chris Hipkins tried to get NZ First to reverse rule-out, Labour says not so
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-winston-peters-claims-chris-hipkins-tried-to-get-nz-first-to-reverse-rule-out-labour-says-not-so/DXMWMMVIB5BI7KHUQJPY7MLMXI/
NZ First leader Winston Peters walks out of a press conference after being questioned about his views on the Covid-19 vaccine
👉 ‘You sound like a lousy apologist for the Labour Party’
OpinionAnd the new champ is Qiulae Wong: Review: The Opportunity leader takes on Winston Peters at the multiparty leaders' debate, and gives him a sound thrashing ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/14/and-the-new-champ-is-qiulae-wong/
Paid articlePaywall Act’s voters want David Seymour to be like Winston Peters, but he’s just trying to win electorates
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/acts-voters-want-david-seymour-to-be-like-winston-peters-but-hes-just-trying-to-win-electorates/premium/AGUJ2YVRHBCQTFBD474VX5UJIU/
Ferry replacement project hit government's $1.7b ceiling in June: The project to replace the Interislander ferries hit the government's $1 ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics/2211887/ferry-replacement-project-hit-government-s-1-point-7b-ceiling-in-june
NZ First would keep Te Huia, form city rail firms, upgrade Kaimai: Peters’ ten-point rail policy would extend Te Huia beyond 2027, add $130 million in new trains ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/27/nz-first-would-keep-te-huia-form-city-rail-firms-upgrade-kaimai/
Paid articlePaywall NZ First’s policies could cost $72b – and that doesn’t include buying back the BNZ
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/nz-firsts-policies-could-cost-72b-and-that-doesnt-include-buying-back-the-bnz/premium/SMEMEEW25JE7DC4IQPTINQGFYA/
OCR live updates: Reserve Bank 'stuns' with shock hold decision - ASB: Follow 1News' live updates as the Reserve Bank announces its decision on the official cash ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/28/ocr-live-updates-hike-incoming-reserve-bank-to-reveal-decision/
Peters debuts rail policy, then rails against vaccines and Opportunity: Winston Peters joined Act's Paul Henry in winking at the campaign by conservative ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/28/peters-debuts-rail-policy-then-rails-against-vaccines-and-opportunity/
NZ First says it will bring back The Southerner: NZ First says it will bring back The Southerner
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/nz-first-says-it-will-bring-back-the-southerner-v2fygt2b
Winston Peters addresses attack on Australian MP Helen Haines: ‘Violence has absolutely no place in politics’
nzherald.co.nz/world/winston-peters-addresses-attack-on-australian-mp-helen-haines-violence-has-absolutely-no-place-in-politics/ZJTOA2YYNVEL3BNW26UF2RARJI/
Winston Peters was smacked. What can parents do instead?: Smacking a child is outlawed in New Zealand, but parents should still dole out punishment that is fair ...
rnz.co.nz/life/wellbeing/winston-peters-was-smacked-what-can-parents-do-instead
Winston Peters still wants to be the prime minister: Toby Manhire meets the great survivor of New Zealand politics.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/16-10-2026/winston-peters-still-wants-to-be-the-prime-minister
Stuff Oct 18
Christchurch will get commuter rail if NZ First returned to power, Winston Peters says
stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361047969/christchurch-will-get-commuter-rail-if-nz-first-returned-power-winston-peters-says
How we rate our party leaders: None of them makes it to 5 out of 10: Vote Compass reveals how voters rate the party leaders, who fared best among the undecided ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/17/how-we-rate-our-party-leaders-none-of-them-makes-it-to-5-out-of-10/
Peters overrides Govt ministers on UN pandemic vote: Majority of ministers wanted to vote in favour of declaration on pandemic prevention – but with no Cabinet ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/13/peters-overrides-govt-ministers-on-un-pandemic-vote/
Election 2026: Labour claims Kiwis paying $6000 more a year for essentials under National
nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-2026-winston-peters-calls-a-cross-party-accord-on-the-future-of-retirement-a-sham/RD6TAO6VSRF7TINVUASPVETQC4/
OpinionAnd the new champ is Qiulae Wong: Qiulae Wong takes on Winston Peters at the Minority Leaders Debate, and gives him a sound thrashing
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/14/and-the-new-champ-is-qiulae-wong/
‘Humiliating’ – former PM Helen Clark slams NZ abstention on UN pandemic vote: Winston Peters said the decision protected New Zealand's health sovereignty.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/humiliating-former-pm-helen-clark-slams-nz-abstention-on-un-pandemic-vote/Y5WBPIBFOVDNLFCRJCNKNIKTV4/
Which leaders stayed 'on message' at the Multi-Party Debate? : The kingmakers went head to head, as ACT's David Seymour, the Greens' Chlöe Swarbrick ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/14/which-leaders-stayed-on-message-at-the-multi-party-debate/
Winston Peters warns bottom-trawling review could cost jobs: He said he would examine the review despite calling the policy 'desperate'.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/winston-peters-warns-bottom-trawling-review-could-cost-jobs/BDZI6JV6UBAX5NQULWEOWNDPDY/
The minor party leaders proved they're not just along for the ride, they're in the driver's seat
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/14-10-2026/the-minor-party-leaders-proved-theyre-not-just-along-for-the-ride-theyre-in-the-drivers-seat
Election 2026: Support rises for NZ First and Labour in latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/support-rises-for-nz-first-and-labour-in-latest-taxpayers-union-curia-poll/E3BZME653NBDLCU2IMZURSYMLA/
Winston Peters wants ban on conversion therapy overturned, says abortion can be 'murder'
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1790118/winston-peters-wants-ban-on-conversion-therapy-overturned-says-abortion-can-be-murder
Morning Report: Winston Peters and John Campbell in fiery clash over UN document: Watch John Campbell's full Morning Report interview with Winston Peters ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1886541/morning-report-winston-peters-and-john-campbell-in-fiery-clash-over-un-document
Election 2026 interview: Winston Peters: Election 2026 interview: Winston Peters
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/election-2026-interview-winston-peters-x8p2der2
NZ First unveils party list with new candidates leapfrogging current caucus: NZ First has announced its list with a few surprises.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/nz-first-unveils-party-list-with-new-candidates-leapfrogging-current-caucus/PF3OP7MQCFD7XGRBUINB7F3IGI/
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says a cross-party accord on the future of retirement is "a sham".
National and Labour's finance ... Show more
OpinionQ shines and Winston falters in crucial kingmakers' debate: The five minor parties will earn more votes than either National or Labour ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/14/wong-shines-and-peters-falters-in-crucial-kingmakers-debate/
New Zealand First could potentially have two southern MPs in the next Parliament, given the rankings in its party list released onWednesday.
Paid articlePaywall Winston Peters mounts fierce defence of all races that come here legally: The NZ First leader has made remarks about MP Lawrence Xu-Nan that were called racist.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/winston-peters-mounts-fierce-defence-of-all-races-that-come-here-legally/premium/44BPEX7WTZBIFPGDORBQNPHMGU/
The election takes a conservative turn: Two policy announcements yesterday – one from NZ First, one from National – show the coalition’s campaigns are shifting ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/09-10-2026/the-election-takes-a-conservative-turn
NZ First vow to 'immediately abolish' Waitangi Tribunal if elected: Party leader Winston Peters said the Treaty of Waitangi Tribunal would be replaced by a new ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/26/nz-first-vow-to-immediately-abolish-waitangi-tribunal-if-elected/
Winston Peters, charisma and the Māori test of character: Charisma can make a politician magnetic. The marae reveals what lies underneath.
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/12-10-2026/winston-peters-charisma-and-the-maori-test-of-character
Paid articlePaywall A full house, and more, greets Winston Peters in Mosgiel: A full house, and more, greets Winston Peters in Mosgiel
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/a-full-house-and-more-greets-winston-peters-in-mosgiel-pp58y16x
Walking with Winston: The NZ First leader takes his campaign to the streets (and malls) of the North Shore
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/07-10-2026/walking-with-winston
OpinionNovelty trumps loyalty on NZ First's candidates list: Comment: With many boldface names to fit alongside existing MPs, Winston Peters and his team have made ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/08/novelty-trumps-loyalty-on-nz-firsts-candidates-list/
NZ Foreign Minister: If it’s not Winston Peters, then who?: There are several reasons why Peters may not be the next Foreign Minister.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/nz-foreign-minister-if-its-not-winston-peters-then-who/premium/IENV2GDEFNDTLO2PB5QMDOXLBY/
NZ First leader Winston Peters discusses the latest policy announcements.
Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Winston Peters says brother Jim Peters’ death was a ‘shock’ to family: Jim Peters, a former NZ First MP and educator, died last week aged 89.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/winston-peters-says-brother-jim-peters-death-was-a-shock-to-family/WETA3PQLKRF5PC4RUCVRPOZFQU/
Election 2026: National coming for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, foreign aid to pay for health policies
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-national-coming-for-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-trade-foreign-aid-to-pay-for-health-policies/LQ23DZPJNVARVGOHBWOFUXCE74/
Kingmakers’ debate: The minor parties play nice: Five minor party leaders went head-to-head in The Press Kingmakers’ Debate last night.
thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/02-10-2026/kingmakers-debate-the-minor-parties-play-nice
Election 2026: NZ First promises to cut tax rate for small businesses by almost a third
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-nz-first-promises-to-cut-tax-rate-for-small-businesses-by-almost-a-third/SRB5O3A62FDAFMYSZETPYL74RM/
OpinionLabour would ditch Peters’ realpolitik for ‘moral clarity’: The incumbent foreign minister Winston Peters – and Labour's Vanushi Walters ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/24/labour-would-ditch-peters-realpolitik-for-moral-clarity/
Winston Peters claims UNDRIP part of India FTA inconsistent with coalition agreement
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/winston-peters-claims-undrip-part-of-india-fta-inconsistent-with-coalition-agreement/premium/FQ5OBCT24JDZTOEPIHKW3XDXXA/
'Costs did occur' with nuclear-free policy, Winston Peters says: In his final speech as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Peters is taking aim at those insisting the ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/21/costs-did-occur-with-nuclear-free-policy-winston-peters-says/
Paid articlePaywall Society Insider: Real Housewife of Auckland Gilda Kirkpatrick hosts Winston Peters for NZ First Event at her Paritai Drive mansion
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/society-insider/society-insider-real-housewife-of-auckland-gilda-kirkpatrick-hosts-winston-peters-for-nz-first-event-at-her-paritai-drive-mansion/premium/TXD6TTWV4BHMVNCQEEHZKKDFKI/
Winston Peters caught up with Sir Michael Jones in Samoa in June.
🔗 Rugby great Sir Michael Jones discussed Moana Pasifika funding with Winston Peters as 'immediate priority'
Not without costs: Winston Peters questions nuclear-free ‘mythologising’: In his final major speech as minister of foreign affairs, Winston Peters has questioned ...
thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/22-09-2026/not-without-costs-winston-peters-questions-nuclear-free-mythologising
NZ First leader Winston Peters reveals the party's 14 immigration policies in an exclusive interview on Herald NOW.
Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Only citizens would get NZ Super under NZ First campaign policy: Peters said the campaign policy was about "economic fairness, and it is about putting New ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/06/only-citizens-would-get-nz-super-under-nz-first-campaign-policy/
Peters signals benefits, as well as super, require citizenship under NZ First policy
1news.co.nz/2026/09/07/peters-signals-benefits-as-well-as-super-require-citizenship-under-nz-first-policy/
OpinionFour media heavy hitters on what to look for in Election 2026: A quartet of the best political analysts in NZ media front two events to talk Christopher Luxon’s ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/16/four-media-heavy-hitters-on-what-to-look-for-in-election-2026/
Winston Peters and Chlöe Swarbrick among the politicians hoping to woo Auckland seniors.
🔗 Watch: Major parties speak at election meeting about issues affecting seniors
The adviser has worked for Peters for almost a decade.
🔗 Foreign Minister makes his adviser Ambassador to Sweden
Winston Peters said ‘the only culture that matters is the New Zealand culture’. #HeraldPremium 🔗 Mandatory language in Army’s bicultural policy an 'error' - Army chief
Are we becoming less willing to call out bad behaviour?: People standing back and watching racist abuse on Auckland’s Queen St, Winston Peters telling Lawrence ...
thespinoff.co.nz/society/12-09-2026/are-we-becoming-less-willing-to-call-out-bad-behaviour
Stuff Sep 11
‘The public will be the master’: Winston Peters bristles as he’s asked for evidence on 20,000 visa cap policy
stuff.co.nz/politics/361031983/nz-first-pushes-20000-migrant-cap-referendum-increased-deportation-powers-new-policy
Kneecap invite Winston Peters to NZ shows following low IQ comment: Irish music group Kneecap have invited the foreign affairs minister to their New Zealand ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/07/kneecap-invite-winston-peters-to-nz-shows-following-low-iq-comment/
Peters committed to host PIF without Cabinet approval – Treasury: "Cabinet approval was not sought before announcement of the hosting arrangement ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/11/peters-committed-to-host-pif-without-cabinet-approval-treasury/
Kneecap invite Winston Peters to New Zealand shows after low IQ weasels insult: Kneecap backed Green MP Tamatha Paul after her 'bastard language' remarks.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/kneecap-invite-winston-peters-to-new-zealand-shows-after-low-iq-weasels-insult/JMDWH5ULPBDWVN6I24RHKSOHJQ/
Long-time adviser to Winston Peters named NZ ambassador to Sweden: Jon Johansson has advised Peters since 2017, first as chief of staff and later as a senior ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/07/long-time-adviser-to-winston-peters-named-nz-ambassador-to-sweden/
Peters takes crack at Luxon over Paris climate agreement stance: Winston Peters said Luxon's position demonstrated that "experience does matter in politics".
1news.co.nz/2026/09/01/peters-takes-crack-at-luxon-over-paris-climate-agreement-stance/
Stuff Sep 07
NZ First used Kneecap song in social video despite Winston Peters calling them ‘low IQ weasels’
stuff.co.nz/politics/361029981/nz-first-used-kneecap-song-social-video-despite-winston-peters-calling-them-low-iq-weasels
The many confusions and controversies of One NZ’s never-ending ad campaign: David Lomas would have found Jade’s dad in a matter of days.
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/02-09-2026/the-many-confusions-and-controversies-of-one-nzs-never-ending-ad-campaign
#OPINION | "There are two occasions where I’ve been told to “go back to your own country”. Once was by a rando in Courtenay Place ... Show more
I've never talked about it, but Winston Peters also told me to go back to my own country
I've never talked about it, but Winston Peters also told me to go back to my own country
Peters claims his conversation with Christopher Luxon about his remarks is "private".
🔗 ‘I’m not apologising’: Winston Peters stands by ‘racist’ comments
Key FactsHipkins rejects Peters for a future foreign affairs role
Aug 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 1news.co.nz
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 1news.co.nz
- Hipkins has ruled out working with Winston Peters and New Zealand First at the next election, maintaining a position he also held before the previous election.
- Peters made the remarks while responding to heckling in Parliament, telling Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan to return to his own country; Hipkins later characterized them as racist.
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said New Zealand’s relationship with China was strong and that responsibility for conduct in the debating chamber lay with the Speaker.
- Luxon declined to say whether Peters would serve as foreign minister after a future election, while Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong said her party would not support a government with Peters in that role.
He cannot represent New Zealand credibly on the world stage when he's making outwardly racist comments.— Chris Hipkins, Labour leader, in an RNZ interview commenting on Winston Peters and his remarks; political relevance regarding Peters' suitability to represent NZ.
Mixed messaging won’t wash with our climate-threatened Pacific Island neighbours: Mixed messaging won’t wash with our climate-threatened Pacific Island ...
odt.co.nz/news/world/mixed-messaging-wont-wash-with-our-climate-threatened-pacific-island-neighbours-cfvqcu8m
Peters calls harbour crossing report a gross waste of money: More than $106 million has been spent on consultants and contractors to date ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/18/peters-calls-harbour-crossing-report-a-gross-waste-of-money/
OpinionAny port in a geopolitical storm, as Peters encourages US back into Pacific fray: Trump's America is stepping up its Pacific efforts – but on its own terms ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/02/any-port-in-a-geopolitical-storm-as-peters-encourages-us-back-into-pacific-fray/