Winston Peters
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 (79 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 44 | 5.18 | 2.01% | +30% | 4,822,233 | 125,836 | $210,000 | 5,480$ |
| Taiwan | 4 | 5.25 | 0.61% | +20% | 23,816,775 | 172,951 | $670,000 | 4,865$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 66,176 | $2,700,000 | 2,632$ |
| China | 2 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 1,402,112,000 | 750,194 | $14,000,000 | 7,491$ |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 7.50 | 0.20% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 15,370 | $370,000 | 758$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 45,400 | $340,000 | 159$ |
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,857 | $21,000,000 | 3,861$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 16,156 | $155,000 | 57$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 19,725 | $700,000 | 397$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,903 | $1,380,000 | 807$ |
| Totals | 60 | 2,038,526,470 | 1,287,568 | $41,525,000 | 26,507$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Winston Peters shared nostalgic views on food in schools, referencing poorer Māori families.
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New Zealand:
Peters told the Herald the Speaker was 'wrong'.
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New Zealand:
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has just visited Beijing trying to maintain our ambivalent status as a trade partner to China.
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New Zealand:
Winston Peters announced plans to ban greyhound racing, stating it was the right thing to do amid high injury rates.
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New Zealand:
Winston Peters is in South Korea for talks with the Korean Foreign Affairs Minister and discussed Hyundai's potential bid for ferries.
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New Zealand:
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters gifted a horse in Mongolia.
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Taiwan:
Winston Peters raised concerns about China's warship drills during high-level talks in Beijing.
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United Kingdom:
Winston Peters raised concerns over China’s recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders.
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New Zealand:
Winston Peters arrived in Beijing to meet his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.
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Australia:
Winston Peters, the Foreign Minister of New Zealand, expressed that he believes his concerns were acknowledged by his Chinese counterpart.
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