New Zealand First is out of Parliament - a blow that will fuel speculation about whether Winston Peters has fought his last election campaign. However, Peters was coy about his next move: "As for the next challenge, we'll all have to wait and see." Peters and NZ First have held the balance of power three times before. Photo / Michael CunninghamLast night's result is another twist in Peters' political career, which began when he first ran for Parliament aged 30 and standing for National in Northern Maori. The stance on immigration in particular has seen Peters accused of racism by political opponents, including former Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 17, 2020 08:38 UTC