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Ngaro Joins NZ First Amid Energy Reform Proposals

3/22/2026

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Former National minister Alfred Ngaro announced his candidacy for New Zealand First ahead of Winston Peters of New Zealand First’s State of the Nation speech.
Winston Peters of New Zealand First emphasized energy reform, proposing to split energy companies to boost competition.
He criticized Labour and the Green Party.
Protests by the Palestine Solidarity Network and Destiny Church were anticipated at the event as the speech addressed GDP growth.

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Former National minister Alfred Ngaro announced his candidacy for New Zealand First ahead of Winston Peters of New Zealand First’s State of the Nation speech.
Winston Peters of New Zealand First emphasized energy reform, proposing to split energy companies to boost competition.
He criticized Labour and the Green Party.
Protests by the Palestine Solidarity Network and Destiny Church were anticipated at the event as the speech addressed GDP growth.