Winston Peters endorses National's Chris Bishop in Hutt South

Wednesday 28 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 29 Oct, 1:00pm

In this story National Party, Winston Peters, NZ First, Chris Bishop

NZ First leader Winston Peters has urged his supporters in the Hutt South electorate to vote for National candidate Chris Bishop. Speaking at a meeting in Lower Hutt, Peters stated that Bishop could lose his seat in Parliament if he does not win the electorate.

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1. The PostWed 28 Oct, 9:33pm

   Winston Peters wants his voters to back Chris Bishop in Hutt South (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 29 Oct, 6:20am

   Winston Peters attacks everything apart from Chris Bishop (opens in new tab)Premium

   • Election 2026: Chris Bishop accepts Winston Peters’ surprise endorsement for Hutt South seat (opens in new tab) Thu 29 Oct, 1:00pm
3. RNZThu 29 Oct, 6:35am

   Winston Peters endorses National's Chris Bishop over NZ First's Hutt South candidate (opens in new tab)