Winston Peters
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19454.8Global Dominance: 0.01%Winston Peters is a seasoned New Zealand politician and the Deputy Prime Minister, known for his long-standing leadership of the New Zealand First party. He has held various ministerial roles throughout his career and is recognized for his strong stance on national sovereignty and foreign policy. His recent comments regarding the Cook Islands' lack of consultation over its deal with China highlight his concerns about regional influence and transparency.
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Winston Peters is the New Zealand First leader who signed coalition agreements with Luxon.
National MPs to gather at Parliament to discuss Christopher Luxon’s leadershipNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Winston Peters is mentioned in relation to being ruled out by Chris Hipkins, reflecting on the political landscape.
Media Insider: Sean Plunket blasts Broadcasting Standards Authority as it upholds complaints following ‘mumbo jumbo’ Māori tikanga commentNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
NZ First leader Winston Peters signed coalition agreements after the 2023 election.
Election 2026: Act leader David Seymour condemns ‘distractions’ as National MPs set to decide Christopher Luxon’s leadershipNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Winston Peters is expected to be the third-largest party in Parliament by the end of the year.
Danyl McLauchlan: A National party PM insulting businesses is akin to a Green MP punching a dolphinNew Zealand· 2026-08-10
Winston Peters was mentioned in relation to a protest where an effigy of him was used.
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki vows to take firearms ban to court after licence revokedNew Zealand· 2026-08-09
Winston Peters is open to exploring potential financial partners for a team to re-enter the Super Rugby competition.
Moana Pasifika: NZ Rugby spent $1.3m keeping Super Rugby side afloat; Winston Peters open to lifelineNew Zealand· 2026-08-09
Winston Peters accused unnamed states of appeasing 'outsiders' after a meeting failed to agree on a statement.
Taipei to join PIF leaders’ meeting
Taiwan· 2026-08-08
Winston Peters is noted for benefiting from MMP and gaining votes.
Letters: Classroom violence solution won’t solve problemNew Zealand· 2026-08-08
Winston Peters accused other nations of appeasing outsiders regarding China's missile test.
Pacific states fail to agree on statement condemning China test-firing missileTaiwan· 2026-08-07
Winston Peters is a coalition partner whose comments about a Green MP put pressure on Christopher Luxon.
Election 2026: National Party to reveal its list for November 7 voteNew Zealand· 2026-08-07
Winston Peters is mentioned in the context of Labour's response to his comments about the Greens.
Election 2026: New poll should shake Labour from fantasy it can gain power off back of unpopular Christopher Luxon - Jamie EnsorNew Zealand· 2026-08-07
Winston Peters faced scrutiny over his verbal attack directed at Lawrence Xu-Nan.
Chris Hipkins condemns ‘rogue polls’ as Labour tumbles into the 20s, Opportunity hits 5%New Zealand· 2026-08-07
Winston Peters claimed there could be interesting repercussions for Luxon regarding his comments on the referendum.
Christopher Luxon stands by MMP referendum next term, Chris Bishop calls earlier comments ‘musings’New Zealand· 2026-08-06Winston Peters is the leader of New Zealand First who faced scrutiny after a verbal attack on Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan.
Christopher Luxon’s problem with MMP is really a problem with National’s identity – Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-08-06Winston Peters is behaving like a fringe-dwelling thug, not an elder statesman.
Winston Peters is behaving like a fringe-dwelling thug, not an elder statesman – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Winston Peters commended MMP for breaking the stranglehold of Labour and National on New Zealand's political landscape.
PM Christopher Luxon says he’d hold referendum on MMP if re-electedNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Winston Peters has long opposed affirmative initiatives for Māori.
New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’ | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2026-08-03
Winston Peters is criticized for his comments towards Chinese students.
Letters: Schooling the minister, the origins of language and humour in politicsNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
Winston Peters is the leader of NZ First and delivered a combative speech at a public meeting in Masterton.
Ron Mark fills the Stuart Nash-shaped hole in NZ First - Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
Winston Peters faces calls for his resignation after his tirade against Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan.
Letters: Fireworks ban decision flies in face of public opinion; wealth tax perspectivesNew Zealand· 2026-08-01
Winston Peters, the Rail Minister, opened the stations at Drury and Paerātā in South Auckland.
Drury, Paerātā railway stations open with peak services every 10 minutesNew Zealand· 2026-08-01
Winston Peters faced accusations of racism for his comments towards Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Winston Peters’ comments about Chinese-born MP were racistNew Zealand· 2026-07-31
Winston Peters, New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs, made controversial remarks during a debate about COVID-19.
Chinese protest after NZ official taunts lawmakerTaiwan· 2026-07-31
Winston Peters made comments that were described as racist, prompting backlash from various political figures.
China raises Winston Peters’ ‘racist’ comments with MFAT, urges NZ to respect relationshipNew Zealand· 2026-07-30
Winston Peters is the leader of New Zealand First and made controversial comments during a parliamentary debate.
National trying to bully media over Opportunity Party coverage – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-07-30
Winston Peters is a coalition partner who criticized Luxon’s behavior during Modi's visit.
Christopher Luxon’s awkward transition from CEO to Prime MinisterNew Zealand· 2026-07-29
Winston Peters is the leader of New Zealand First who wants the age of retirement to remain at 65.
The NZ Superannuation fight that could shake the next coalition – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-07-29
Winston Peters has been involved in calculated disrespect towards Christopher Luxon.
In an election campaign of naughty ‘celebrities’, the Chrises are jostling for who has the bigger stick – Tom DillaneNew Zealand· 2026-07-29
Winston Peters was mentioned as someone who should question Nash about his comments.
Prime Minister calls Stuart Nash ‘sexist’ after he says young mum National MP ‘laziest I’ve ever come across’New Zealand· 2026-07-22
Winston Peters is mentioned as part of the potential chaotic Cabinet with Shane Jones and others.
Election 2026: NZ First’s Shane Jones blames media ‘wokeism’ for response to ‘kneepads’ remarkNew Zealand· 2026-07-21
