Winston Peters reverses position on Chorus debt sell-off

Monday 22 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 22 Dec 2025, 10:42am

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has changed his stance on the government's plan to sell Chorus debt. He now describes the move as monetisation rather than an asset sale. Finance Minister Nicola Willis previously confirmed the sale of approximately $650 million in interest-free loans.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 22 Dec 2025, 10:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 41 minutes

RNZMon 22 Dec 2025, 10:00am

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Otago Daily TimesMon 22 Dec 2025, 10:42am

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