Winston Peters and David Seymour will rotate in the Deputy Prime Minister role in an unorthodox coalition Government stitched together by incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Peters bristled at the suggestion he was “sharing” the role with Seymour as the new Cabinet was unveiled today. The NZ First leader will be Deputy PM for the next 18 months before surrendering the position to Act’s Seymour on May 31, 2025. Peters has also secured the coveted role of Foreign Affairs Minister – a job he has filled in previous administrations. Seymour said he was unaware of what ministerial portfolios both National and NZ First had been allocated.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 23, 2023 20:54 UTC