Winston Peters misses Donald Trump reception due to New York road closures

Thursday 25 September 2025 · 8 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 25 Sep 2025, 10:37am

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Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters was unable to attend a presidential reception for Donald Trump on Tuesday night. Road closures in New York, held during the 80th UN General Assembly, prevented him from reaching the event. This marks the second time Peters has been unable to attend such a reception due to street blockades.

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1. Waikato Times via RNZThu 25 Sep 2025, 10:19am

   Winston Peters 'brassed off' to miss Donald Trump dinner as New York streets blocked (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesThu 25 Sep 2025, 10:31am

   'Brassed off': Peters misses Trump dinner (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 25 Sep 2025, 10:37am

   'Brassed off' Winston Peters misses Trump dinner due to traffic woes (opens in new tab)