Winston Peters on NZ First's 'rejuvenation' and coalition tensions

Winston Peters on NZ First's 'rejuvenation' and coalition tensions

Historically, the third year in government has not been kind to Winston Peters or his party. New Zealand First’s vote fell below five percent at the 1999, 2008 and 2020 elections, saved from exile only in the first instance by Peters’ narrow, 63-vote win in his Tauranga electorate. But as we move into election year, there is some reason to think the veteran politician could break new ground in 2026. For one, New Zealand First has ended the year …