Former National MP to Run as NZ First Candidate as Peters Delivers State of the Nation Speech

Nationalist with a capital W: Winston Peters sets out NZ First’s plan to win 2026

At New Zealand First’s state of the nation event in Tauranga, the war on woke played a bit part so the dire state of the economy could shine. Winston Peters has news for you, sunshine, and “this time, it’s all good” – but mostly just for him. Buoyed by upwards polling and the unique ability to be the anti-establishment establishment, New Zealand First may again hold the balance of power at November’s general election. The nationalist “with a cap…

NZ First announce proposal to overhaul energy sector

During his state of nation speech, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters addressed his party's new proposal to split up energy gentailers.

Former National MP to run as NZ First candidate as Peters delivers State of the Nation speech

Former National minister Alfred Ngaro will stand as a candidate for New Zealand First in this year’s election, an announcement made ahead of Winston Peters’...

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters to make State of the Nation speech

The New Zealand First leader will be making his State of the Nation address in Tauranga on Sunday, purposely timed after the release of the quarterly GDP figures.

NZ First wants to split power gentailers into separate generators and retailers

Winston Peters says NZ First wants to break up power gentailers ‘so they can no longer control both the power and the price’

Peters targets energy giants and Labour in 'State of the Nation' speech

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters used his ‘State of the Nation’ address to outline a sweeping energy policy, criticise political opponents, and warn of ongoing economic challenges ahead of this year’s election. Speaking to supporters, Peters said the country was operating in a “chaotic environment” and conceded the economy “isn’t where it should be,” while positioning his party as a corrective force. Central to his speech was a proposal t…