Winston Peters clashes with heckler during rail funding announcement

Tuesday 20 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 20 May 2025, 11:24am

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Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters engaged in a verbal exchange with a heckler at Wellington Railway Station on Tuesday. The interruption occurred following a government announcement regarding more than $600 million in rail funding. Peters was joined at the event by Transport Minister Chris Bishop.

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1. StuffTue 20 May 2025, 8:46am

   Watch: Winston Peters argues with heckler at rail announcement (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 20 May 2025, 9:44am

   'Look in the mirror, sunshine' – Peters clashes with heckler at rail announcement (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 20 May 2025, 11:24am

   Watch: Deputy PM Winston Peters tells heckler 'naff off' following rail announcement (opens in new tab)