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Peters slams Brown's “sibling squabble” metaphor, warns coalition risk.

6/23/2026

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NZ First leader Winston Peters criticized National Party MP Simeon Brown’s sibling-squabble metaphor during a morning TV interview.
Peters appeared on Ryan Bridge TODAY to discuss possible coalition talks between NZ First and National.
Peters warned that Brown’s comment could backfire as polls slip toward 25 %.
The foreign minister later used an expletive on air to end the Herald host’s questioning about future coalition arrangements.

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NZ First leader Winston Peters criticized National Party MP Simeon Brown’s sibling-squabble metaphor during a morning TV interview.
Peters appeared on Ryan Bridge TODAY to discuss possible coalition talks between NZ First and National.
Peters warned that Brown’s comment could backfire as polls slip toward 25 %.
The foreign minister later used an expletive on air to end the Herald host’s questioning about future coalition arrangements.