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Peters Faces Backlash Over Threat to RNZ Funding

4/23/2025

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Winston Peters, New Zealand's Acting Prime Minister, sparked controversy by threatening to cut RNZ's funding, criticizing its interview approach. Labour leader Chris Hipkins slammed Peters' comments as intolerable and a threat to RNZ's independence. Meanwhile, ACT leader David Seymour stepped in, reminding everyone that Peters can't defund RNZ without Cabinet approval.

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Winston Peters, New Zealand's Acting Prime Minister, sparked controversy by threatening to cut RNZ's funding, criticizing its interview approach. Labour leader Chris Hipkins slammed Peters' comments as intolerable and a threat to RNZ's independence. Meanwhile, ACT leader David Seymour stepped in, reminding everyone that Peters can't defund RNZ without Cabinet approval.