Winston Peters
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Winston Peters’s Elections & Candidacies
Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.
Contested 5 races — 4 elected 1 not elected
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Parliament of New Zealand (See full results)Affiliation: New Zealand First PartyBallot name: PETERS, WinstonFinal Elected
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Parliament of New Zealand (See full results)Affiliation: New Zealand First PartyBallot name: PETERS, WinstonFinal Elected
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Parliament of New Zealand (See full results)Affiliation: New Zealand First PartyBallot name: PETERS, WinstonFinal Elected
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Parliament of New Zealand (See full results)Affiliation: New Zealand First PartyBallot name: PETERS, WinstonFinal Not electedVote share • 34.8%13,854 votes
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Parliament of New Zealand (See full results)Affiliation: New Zealand First PartyBallot name: PETERS, WinstonFinal Elected
In the News
‘Doesn’t know what day it is’: Winston Peters fires back at Waitangi protesters
Waikato Times — February 5, 2026A protester told those on the lawn to make sure they don't clap when Christopher Luxon speaks: “If you clap you're going against Māori.”
Senior Labour MP explains why he’s quitting Parliament after 12 years
Stuff — February 3, 2026Labour MP Peeni Henare reveals why he won’t recontest Tāmaki Makaurau and what’s next after 12 years in Parliament.
Ferry terminal timeline strained as government rejects ‘extreme’ risk warnings
The Post — February 2, 2026Wellington’s ferry terminal rebuild is racing a 2029 deadline even as Winston Peters talks up the prospect of early ship delivery.
New Zealand rules out joining Donald Trump’s ‘board of peace’
The Post — January 30, 2026Foreign Minister Winston Peters, in joining the likes of United Kingdom, France, Germany and several other nations, says he would need clarity on how the board complemented the United Nations.
India Free Trade Agreement: Winston Peters hits back at Christopher Luxon as row deepens between NZ First, National
NZ Herald — January 29, 2026The Trade Minister is also fighting back.
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