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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List MPParliament of New ZealandAffiliation: New Zealand First PartyFinal Elected
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List MPParliament of New ZealandAffiliation: New Zealand First PartyFinal Elected
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List MPParliament of New ZealandAffiliation: New Zealand First PartyFinal Elected
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MP for NorthlandParliament of New ZealandAffiliation: New Zealand First PartyFinal Not elected
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List MPParliament of New ZealandAffiliation: New Zealand First PartyFinal Elected
In the News
Winston Peters scolds David Seymour for 'talking out of his field' on Palestine
Stuff — September 17, 2025Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has accused Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour of "talking out of his field" in regards to Palestine, but Seymour rejects that.
Winston Peters rebukes David Seymour over Palestine comments
The Post — September 17, 2025The Foreign Minister has once again accused Seymour of “talking out of his field”, after the deputy prime minister said recognition of Palestine should not occur without release of Israeli hostages.
Shane Jones finally officially crowned deputy NZ First leader
The Post — September 17, 2025Shane Jones has already been seen, and reported on, as the ‘de facto deputy leader’, Winston Peters said - now he steps officially takes up the mantle.
Labour brands Winston Peters a ‘wily old dog’, but could they work together?
Stuff — September 17, 2025With NZ First polling above both ACT and the Greens, the kingmaker question has again come into focus.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to face questons after new fund to attract events to New Zealand
NZ Herald — September 15, 2025The $70m injection includes $40m to attract large-scale international events from 2026.
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