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Winston Peters Criticized for Sidestepping Climate Aid Cuts

2/22/2026

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Winston Peters faced parliamentary criticism for handling Green MP Teanau Tuiono's question about a $100 million cut to New Zealand’s Pacific climate aid budget.
Peters focused on Tuiono's use of 'Aotearoa' instead of addressing the budget cut.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins condemned race-baiting and urged the National Party to confront racism.
The latest 1News-Verian poll shows the National-ACT-New Zealand First coalition would be re-elected despite declines for both major parties.

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Winston Peters faced parliamentary criticism for handling Green MP Teanau Tuiono's question about a $100 million cut to New Zealand’s Pacific climate aid budget.
Peters focused on Tuiono's use of 'Aotearoa' instead of addressing the budget cut.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins condemned race-baiting and urged the National Party to confront racism.
The latest 1News-Verian poll shows the National-ACT-New Zealand First coalition would be re-elected despite declines for both major parties.