Winston Peters heckled during Wellington Railway Station press conference

Wednesday 21 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 21 May 2025, 5:06pm

In this story Winston Peters, Tonkin + Taylor

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters was heckled by a Tonkin + Taylor employee during a policy announcement at Wellington Railway Station on Tuesday. The employer has apologised to Peters and is investigating the individual. The incident has sparked debate regarding whether employees can face disciplinary action for public behaviour outside of work hours.

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via The PostWed 21 May 2025, 3:12pm

   Being heckled a part of living in ‘free democracy’, Chris Hipkins says (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 21 May 2025, 4:47pm

   Should you lose your job for heckling a politician? (opens in new tab)

   • Have your say: Should an employee face action for what they say outside of work? (opens in new tab) Wed 21 May 2025, 4:54pm
3. RNZWed 21 May 2025, 5:06pm

   Peters heckling: 'It is absolutely a sackable offence' - employment lawyer (opens in new tab)