Winston Peters
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19454.5Global Dominance: 0.00%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 Foreign Minister who gifted a jersey to Marco Rubio.
$200 All Blacks jersey gifted to Marco Rubio from Foreign Minister Winston PetersNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
Winston Peters raised the question of Asian immigration prior to the 1996 election.
Christopher Luxon’s Government has gravely hurt Crown–Māori relationship – Chris Finlayson, KCNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Winston Peters has been critical of National, slamming it for signing up to 'stupid' climate targets.
Election 2026: National launches new KiwiSaver policies as Simeon Brown compares NZ First, Act to childrenNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Winston Peters is the leader of NZ First and was criticized by Willis for his comments on rates caps.
Election 2026: National targets Labour at conference, as Christopher Luxon heaps praise on Chris Bishop, Erica Stanford ‘fan club’ emergesNew Zealand· 2026-06-20
Winston Peters is the Foreign Affairs Minister whose office directed questions to the ministry regarding the travel ban.
China sanctions four New Zealand MPs who visited Taiwan in political firstNew Zealand· 2026-06-03
Winston Peters is mentioned as having a different estimate regarding the cost to buy and nationalise the BNZ.
Inside Economics: Could KiwiSaver funds buy back our banks over time? – Liam DannNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
Winston Peters is mentioned as a usual recipient of taxpayer funding.
We all know we won’t return to surplus, right? - Heather du Plessis-AllanNew Zealand· 2026-05-30
Peters has suggested that Moana Pasifika’s problems have hinged on poor management.
The heroic business case that underpinned Moana Pasifika’s failed model – Kate MacNamaraNew Zealand· 2026-05-30
NZ First leader Winston Peters said that the former Labour minister, who was sacked in 2023 for breaches of the cabinet manual and later left Parliament, will be standing for NZ First in the Napier seat.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Zoo: Chaos reigns as country comes to town for Budget WeekNew Zealand· 2026-05-29
Rail Minister Winston Peters said the country’s rail network has been neglected.
Budget 2026: Winston Peters’ $1b rail investment to focus on maintenance and renewalsNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
NZ First leader Winston Peters claimed his party prevented the Climate Change Commission from having Reserve Bank-style powers.
Chlöe Swarbrick revisits ‘Okay boomer’ speech as Greens call for high-level powers to help fight climate changeNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Winston Peters is the leader of New Zealand First and is involved in coalition politics.
Lobbying controversy centred on PM Christopher Luxon’s office stinks to high heaven – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Rail Minister Winston Peters said, 'We are putting New Zealanders’ rail assets to work once again.'
Budget 2026: 10 things you need to know, from bank levy to sneaky surplusNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Winston Peters is referenced as the leader of NZ First and is involved in discussions about superannuation.
Budget 2026: Schools and hospitals win, banks get surprise tax, Nicola Willis gets to surplus, and launches super-sized attack on NZ First and Labour for ‘robbing’ Kiwis under 50New Zealand· 2026-05-28
NZ First Leader Winston Peters told TVNZ’s Breakfast that the Government was going to 'make a Budget' out of the NZ Super Fund.
Budget 2026: Here’s what we know is in the Budget and what we think is likely to comeNew Zealand· 2026-05-28Winston Peters expressed his opinion on the Official Cash Rate, stating it would be counterproductive for growth.
Winston Peters says an Official Cash Rate rise would have been ‘counterproductive for growth’New Zealand· 2026-05-27
Winston Peters is a politician whose poll numbers have decreased.
Election 2026: Speculation mounts about Christopher Luxon’s future as National sinks in latest pollNew Zealand· 2026-03-06
Winston Peters is the Foreign Minister who commented on the situation regarding New Zealanders stranded by the conflict.
Iran war: Emirates gives update on Dubai flights to Auckland, ChristchurchNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Winston Peters discussed the government's response to the Iran conflict and the offers of assistance from private companies.
Wealthy Kiwis offer private jets to evacuate NZ citizens from Middle East amid Iran conflict, Winston Peters saysNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Winston Peters developed the delicate balance of the agreed policy on Iran.
Luxon’s leadership is now a problem for the whole country – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-03-05Winston Peters stated that the focus is on helping New Zealand citizens in the Middle East during a challenging security situation.
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Indonesia· 2026-03-05
Foreign Minister Winston Peters said in a statement it’s exploring all options for evacuation operations.
Window opens for some flights out of the Middle East: What travelers need to know
United States· 2026-03-05
Winston Peters has been better at answering questions and criticized the United States regarding Iran.
Winston Peters can’t resist crack at Christopher Luxon over Iran fumble – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters released a joint statement on Sunday condemning Iran’s indiscriminate retaliatory attacks.
Middle East conflict: Kiwi escapes Dubai hotel hours before Iranian missile strikeNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Winston Peters, as Foreign Affairs Minister, condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks alongside Christopher Luxon.
When human rights rhetoric ignores reality: A response to Helen Clark – Samira TaghaviNew Zealand· 2026-03-04
Winston Peters is portrayed as a master at drawing opponents into his narrative.
Danyl McLauchlan: Can Opportunity provide a real alternative for voters?New Zealand· 2026-03-02
Winston Peters, the Foreign Minister, said the Government acknowledged the actions taken by the US and Israel.
As Middle East erupts into conflict, Christopher Luxon struggles to articulate where New Zealand stands – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-03-02
In a Herald interview last year, NZ First’s Winston Peters raised concern with the number of migrants entering New Zealand and believed the issue was troubling Kiwis.
Election 2026: National trails Labour on key cost-of-living issue, but gaining ground as Government sees rating reboundNew Zealand· 2026-03-01
Winston Peters is criticized for his actions regarding Iranian ministers.
No ‘oops’ about it – kids hurt, killed going to school – Letters to the EditorNew Zealand· 2026-02-28
Winston Peters was the Foreign Affairs Minister who announced Trevor Mallard's recall.
Trevor Mallard interview: Lessons from Ireland amid a changing world orderNew Zealand· 2026-02-23
