New Zealand First's Winston Peters during his state of the nation speech. Peters also acknowledged the country was "navigating a chaotic environment" and that New Zealand's economy "isn't where it should be". Energy sector overhaulPeters anchored much of his speech on energy, announcing his party would campaign on splitting up the energy gentailers (generators and retailers). Protests outside Winston Peters' State of the Nation speech in Tauranga. Peters said the latest Covid-19 inquiry highlighted failures by the Labour party.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 22, 2026 03:51 UTC