Winston Peters rules out working with Chris Hipkins in future coalition

Tuesday 27 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 27 May 2025, 10:42am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, Winston Peters, ACT Party, David Seymour, NZ First

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has stated he will not work with Labour leader Chris Hipkins in any future government. Mr Hipkins has responded to the claim, stating it is highly unlikely that his position regarding a partnership with Mr Peters will change before the next election.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 27 May 2025, 5:00am

   Winston Peters on China, Cook Islands and why he is ruling out Chris Hipkins ‘permanently’ (opens in new tab)

   • Chris Hipkins hits back at Winston Peters after NZ First leader rules out future coalition (opens in new tab) Tue 27 May 2025, 10:42am
2. Otago Daily TimesTue 27 May 2025, 10:22am

   Hipkins fires back at Peters' 'ruled him out' claim (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZTue 27 May 2025, 10:25am

   Hipkins pushes back on Peters' ruling out Labour again (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)