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Winston Peters Sparks Controversy with State of the Nation Speech

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Find out why Winston Peters' latest speech is causing a stir in New Zealand politics!

Winston Peters, the leader of New Zealand First, recently delivered a fiery State of the Nation speech where he compared co-governance to Nazi Germany's race-based theories. This bold statement sparked controversy, with Labour leader Chris Hipkins responding to Peters' remarks. The speech took place at a public meeting in Palmerston North's Convention Centre, attracting MPs and supporters eager to hear Peters' verdict on the state of the nation.

During his speech, Peters criticized Labour's use of co-governance by drawing parallels to Nazi race-based theories, creating a buzz in the political arena. He emphasized the need for change, echoing New Zealand First's campaign promises of bringing a new direction to the government. Peters used the platform to take shots at the previous government's policies, drawing attention to the differences between the current administration and its predecessors.

Despite the controversy, Peters' speech highlighted the government's commitment to implementing change and addressing issues faced by New Zealanders. With Peters' bold comparisons and strong stance on governance, his State of the Nation address is likely to continue being a topic of discussion in the coming days.

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Winston Peters delivers State of the Nation speech (RNZ)

New Zealand First's leader compared co-governance to Nazi Germany's race-based theories in a speech today, causing Labour leader Chris Hipkins to say he ...

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NZ First leader Winston Peters compares co-governance to Nazi ... (New Zealand Herald)

New Zealand First leader and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has compared Labour's use of co-governance to “race-based theory”, as seen in Nazi ...

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As it happened: Winston Peters delivers State of the Nation speech ... (Newshub)

The speech will be delivered at a public meeting in Palmerston North's Convention Centre. This livestream is now over. Watch the video.

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Watch live: Winston Peters gives his verdict on the state of the nation ... (Stuff.co.nz)

MPs and supporters from NZ First are gathering in Palmerston North to hear Peters' speech, after the deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister returned ...

State of the Nation: 'We got back up again' - Winston Peters - VOXY (Voxy)

On October 14th last year New Zealanders overwhelmingly voted for change. That is exactly what this new government is bringing. New Zealand First campaigned to ...

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Peters compares previous govt policies to 'Nazi Germany' in fiery ... (TVNZ)

Winston Peters used most of his State of the Nation speech to take jabs at the previous government and current opposition.

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' full State of the Nation ... (Newshub)

Deputy Prime Minister and NZ First leader Winston Peters has delivered his State of the Nation speech on Sunday afternoon. The speech was delivered at a ...

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Winston Peters compares co-governance to Nazi Germany (Otago Daily Times)

His comments, made today in a State of the Nation speech delivered in Palmerston North, have drawn warnings from the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand about the ...

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Winston Peters heckled by protestors before State of the Nation ... (New Zealand Herald)

Winston Peters was heckled by protestors before delivering his State of the Nation speech this afternoon in Palmerston North.

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Winston Peters speaks to the media following State of the Nation ... (New Zealand Herald)

Winston Peters spoke to the media following his State of the Nation speech this afternoon in Palmerston North.

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Winston Peters signals he won't compromise on NZ First election ... (RNZ)

During his state of the nation speech Winston Peters confirmed reports the government is short $5.6 billion to pay for all of its campaign commitments.

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Winston Peters Critiques Government and Media, Outlines NZ First's ... (What's On Invers)

Winston Peters, the leader of New Zealand First and Deputy Prime Minister, delivered a spirited State of the Nation speech in Palmerston North, ...

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Winston Peters talks to Mike Hosking after comparing co ... (New Zealand Herald)

New Zealand First leader and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking after he compared Labour's use of co-governance.

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Winston Peters speech, Ukrainian missile attack and the world's ... (New Zealand Herald)

Winston Peters makes his state of the nation speech today, Ukrainian missile attack is said to be an attempt to disrupt the Russian election and India's ...

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Watch: Winston Peters compares co-governance to Nazi Germany (Newstalk ZB)

New Zealand First leader and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has compared Labour's use of co-governance to “race-based theory”, as seen in Nazi German.

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Peters trades barbs with Hipkins: 'Would get drunk on a wine biscuit' (TVNZ)

The New Zealand First leader has bitten back back after the Labour leader compared Winston Peters to "a drunk uncle".

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins strikes back after Winston Peters' Nazi ... (Newshub)

Peters compared the previous Government's approach to co-governance to Hitler's regime - but Hipkins said Kiwis "deserve better".

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Winston Peters clarifies his comparison of co-governance to Nazi ... (Newstalk ZB)

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has explained what he meant when he compared Labour's use of co-governance to “race-based theory”, as seen in Nazi Ger.

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Winston Peters, Lloyd Burr clash in fiery AM interview (Newshub)

Winston Peters and co-host Lloyd Burr have clashed in a fiery interview on AM after the NZ First leader's controversial State of the Nation speech on Sunday ...

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Christopher Luxon to respond to Winston Peters' 'Nazi Germany ... (Newstalk ZB)

Christopher Luxon will have to respond to comments made by his deputy Winston Peters when the Prime Minister fronts his post-Cabinet press conference today.

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