Winston Peters defends NZ First candidate ranking policy

Wednesday 12 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 12 Mar 2025, 9:25pm

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Winston Peters has rejected claims that the NZ First constitution contains diversity requirements similar to public service targets. The party's constitution allows a committee to consider gender, age, and ethnicity when ranking candidates. Peters has previously campaigned against diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in the public sector.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 12 Mar 2025, 5:55pm

   NZ First’s constitution includes considering different genders, ethnic groups when ranking candidates (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 12 Mar 2025, 8:07pm

   Winston Peters hits out after questions over NZ First’s own diversity policy (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 12 Mar 2025, 9:25pm

   Peters denies NZ First's constitution has same diversity requirements as public service (opens in new tab)