Winston Peters

Winston Peters

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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 (81 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
375,063
Power
16,333$
Sentiment
5.71
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 7 5.71 7.78% +0% 4,822,233 375,063 $210,000 16,333$
Totals 7 4,822,233 375,063 $210,000 16,333$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Rail Minister Winston Peters said the country’s rail network has been neglected. 6

Suzanne Tindal Peter Reidy Nick Leggett Chris Bishop Liam Dann Audrey Young Jenee Tibshraeny
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2026: Winston Peters’ $1b rail investment to focus on maintenance and renewals

New Zealand New Zealand: NZ First leader Winston Peters claimed his party prevented the Climate Change Commission from having Reserve Bank-style powers. 5

Chloe Swarbrick Nicola Willis James Shaw
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Chlöe Swarbrick revisits ‘Okay boomer’ speech as Greens call for high-level powers to help fight climate change

New Zealand New Zealand: Winston Peters is the leader of New Zealand First and is involved in coalition politics. 5

Christopher Luxon Dr Matt Hall Nicola Willis Ayesha Verrall Chris Hipkins Aperahama Edwards Mariameno Kapa Kingi Willow Jean Prime Huhana Lyndon Barbara Edmonds Jeff Flake Neil Gorsuch
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Lobbying controversy centred on PM Christopher Luxon’s office stinks to high heaven – Audrey Young

New Zealand New Zealand: Rail Minister Winston Peters said, 'We are putting New Zealanders’ rail assets to work once again.' 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2026: 10 things you need to know, from bank levy to sneaky surplus

New Zealand New Zealand: Winston Peters is referenced as the leader of NZ First and is involved in discussions about superannuation. 6

Nicola Willis Erica Stanford Simeon Brown Shane Jones David Seymour Chris Bishop Mark Mitchell James Shaw
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2026: Schools and hospitals win, banks get surprise tax, Nicola Willis gets to surplus, and launches super-sized attack on NZ First and Labour for ‘robbing’ Kiwis under 50

New Zealand New Zealand: NZ First Leader Winston Peters told TVNZ’s Breakfast that the Government was going to 'make a Budget' out of the NZ Super Fund. 5

Willis Christopher Luxon Chris Bishop Louise Upston David Seymour
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2026: Here’s what we know is in the Budget and what we think is likely to come

New Zealand New Zealand: Winston Peters expressed his opinion on the Official Cash Rate, stating it would be counterproductive for growth. 6

Anna Breman Nicola Willis Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Winston Peters says an Official Cash Rate rise would have been ‘counterproductive for growth’

New Zealand New Zealand: Winston Peters is a politician whose poll numbers have decreased. 4

Christopher Luxon Chris Hipkins Chloe Swarbrick David Seymour Clare Curran Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Election 2026: Speculation mounts about Christopher Luxon’s future as National sinks in latest poll

New Zealand New Zealand: Winston Peters is the Foreign Minister who commented on the situation regarding New Zealanders stranded by the conflict. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Iran war: Emirates gives update on Dubai flights to Auckland, Christchurch

New Zealand New Zealand: Winston Peters discussed the government's response to the Iran conflict and the offers of assistance from private companies. 7

Judith Collins
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Wealthy Kiwis offer private jets to evacuate NZ citizens from Middle East amid Iran conflict, Winston Peters says