Winston Peters rules out Stuart Nash returning to New Zealand First

Monday 27 July 2026 · 2 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 27 Jul, 8:58am

In this story Winston Peters, NZ First, Shane Jones, Stuart Nash

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has stated that the door is closed on Stuart Nash returning to the party following his resignation. Peters addressed the controversy surrounding Nash's resignation and comments made by minister Shane Jones upon returning from an overseas trip.

How they headlined it

8:44am

1. StuffMon 27 Jul, 8:44am

   ‘Door closed’ on Nash, and Jones wasn’t talking about oral sex, Winston Peters says (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 27 Jul, 8:53am

   Winston Peters back in NZ, pressed on Stuart Nash, Shane Jones (opens in new tab)

   • Winston Peters: 'Door closed' on Nash, backs Jones (opens in new tab) Mon 27 Jul, 8:53am
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