A spokesperson for Peters told RNZ the minister would respond if he received formal notification of any such action. Hipkins said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon must show some leadership and stand Peters down from the role immediately. "Winston Peters has abused his office as minister of foreign affairs, and this now becomes a problem for the prime minister. Luxon said he would not make the comments Peters made, and had not spoken to him about them. Clark told Morning Report on Thursday she had contacted Carr after she heard Peters' comments, which she also described as defamatory.

Source: Stuff May 02, 2024 17:45 UTC