Winston Peters

Winston Peters

politician New Zealand

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.

Born on Apr 11, 1945 (80 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
9 wks
Reach
255,223
Power
11,117$
Sentiment
5.31
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 61 5.30 2.79% +90% 4,822,233 255,204 $210,000 11,114$
Liechtenstein 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 38,137 19 $6,900 3$
Totals 62 4,860,370 255,223 $216,900 11,117$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Peters called for politicians to not lose their nerve amid US and China trade tensions. 6

Christopher Luxon Phil Goff Chris Seed Sir Keir Starmer Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon promotes NZ as ‘champion for free trade’ as he heads to UK amid global uncertainty

New Zealand New Zealand: Foreign Minister Winston Peters says claims he and the Prime Minister are in a spiralling trade war in insults are 'the ravings of a deranged, swivel-eyed loon'. 3

David Seymour Christopher Luxon Donald Trump
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Treaty Principles Bill 2.0 will claim “Treaty a fake”

New Zealand New Zealand: Winston Peters is the Foreign Minister of New Zealand and has publicly aired his discontent regarding Christopher Luxon's speeches. 4

Christopher Luxon Richard L Armitage Helen Clark David Seymour Willie Jackson Chris Penk Hamish Campbell Stuart Nash Paul Goldsmith
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: The truth about Christopher Luxon’s scrap with Winston Peters over US tariffs – Audrey Young

New Zealand New Zealand: Peters criticized Luxon’s idea of a trade tie-up as 'premature'. 5

Christopher Luxon Mike Hosking David Seymour Nicola Willis Phil Goff
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Inside Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters’ Donald Trump bust-up - Thomas Coughlan

New Zealand New Zealand: Winston Peters and NZ First hoped to follow Trump’s anti-DEI path when they proposed new legislation. 4

Watson Donald Trump Andrew Mcleod
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Champions for Change summit in Northland: Inclusive workforces vital for NZ’s future

New Zealand New Zealand: Winston Peters cautions against using military language in trade discussions. 6

Christopher Luxon Nicola Todd Mcclay Judith Collins Ferdinand Marcos Jnr Sitiveni Rabuka Ursula Von Der Leyen
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon says tension with Winston Peters over trade messaging a ‘media beat up’

New Zealand New Zealand: Winston Peters condemns the use of hysterical language in trade discussions. 6

Christopher Luxon Ferdinand Marcos Jr Sitiveni Rabuka Ursula Von Der Leyen Adam Pearse
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Winston Peters condemns ‘hysterical’ language - citing words used by PM Luxon in US tariff talks

New Zealand New Zealand: Winston Peters, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, stated the Government wants to make it easier for Pacific people to visit New Zealand. 8

Erica Stanford
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: ‘Make it easier and cheaper’: New Zealand eases visa restrictions for Pacific Island nations

New Zealand New Zealand: Winston Peters is respected by Stuart Nash as one of the best politicians in Parliament. 9

Stuart Nash Darroch Ball David Shearer Chris Hipkins Barbara Edmonds Thomas Coughlan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Former Labour MP Stuart Nash not ruling out running for NZ First at next election

New Zealand New Zealand: Winston Peters offered advice to the Prime Minister regarding tariff talks and the economy. 7

Christopher Luxon
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Winston Peters disparages Christopher Luxon’s tariff talks with world leaders: ‘Call me next time’