Winston Peters deletes tweet correcting Prime Minister's pronouns

Tuesday 4 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 4 Nov 2025, 5:41pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Winston Peters

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has deleted a post on X that corrected the pronouns used by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Responding to questions, Peters stated that "the lesson was learnt" and noted his preference for collective rather than singular pronouns.

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1. RNZTue 4 Nov 2025, 3:33pm

   'Lesson was learned' - Peters on deleted tweet (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 4 Nov 2025, 5:17pm

   Winston Peters on deleted tweet regarding PM’s social post: ‘The lesson was learned’ (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 4 Nov 2025, 5:41pm

   Winston Peters' X account corrected the PM's pronouns in a since-deleted tweet. Why? (opens in new tab)