Winston Peters declares war on woke in Christchurch speech

Sunday 23 March 2025 · 6 outlets · 7 reports · updated Mon 24 Mar 2025, 5:00am

In this story Labour Party, Winston Peters, NZ First, Chris Hipkins

NZ First leader Winston Peters declared a "war on woke" during a State of the Nation speech at Christchurch's James Hay Theatre. The nearly hour-long address was interrupted several times by protesters. Peters used the speech to target diversity, equity and inclusion policies while looking toward the 2026 election.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 23 Mar 2025, 11:14am

   Winston Peters delivers state of the nation speech (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostSun 23 Mar 2025, 2:08pm

   Watch: Winston Peters gives State of Nation speech (opens in new tab)

   • Winston Peters rallies supporters for 'war on woke' (opens in new tab) Mon 24 Mar 2025, 5:00am
3. RNZSun 23 Mar 2025, 3:42pm

   Watch: Winston Peters' State of the Nation speech (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsSun 23 Mar 2025, 4:42pm

   NZ First leader Winston Peters declares 'war on woke' (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesSun 23 Mar 2025, 4:53pm

   'That is fascism': Peters on protesters at NZ First speech (opens in new tab)

6. StuffSun 23 Mar 2025, 7:10pm

   Winston Peters proclaims ‘war on woke’ as he looks to 2026 election (opens in new tab)