Winston Peters criticises David Seymour over Palestine recognition comments

Wednesday 17 September 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 17 Sep 2025, 7:37pm

In this story Winston Peters, ACT Party, David Seymour

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has accused Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour of talking out of his field regarding the recognition of Palestine. Seymour stated that recognition should not occur while Hamas holds Israeli hostages. Cabinet has reached an in-principle decision on the matter, which will be announced at the UN General Assembly next week.

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1. The Press via The PostWed 17 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   David Seymour says Palestine recognition should not occur without Hamas hostage release (opens in new tab)

   • Winston Peters rebukes David Seymour over Palestine comments (opens in new tab) Wed 17 Sep 2025, 4:33pm
2. Stuff via RNZWed 17 Sep 2025, 5:44pm

   Winston Peters scolds David Seymour for ‘talking out of his field’ on Palestine (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab), NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 17 Sep 2025, 6:20pm

   Peters scolds Seymour for 'talking out of his field' on Palestine (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesWed 17 Sep 2025, 7:37pm

   Peters accuses Seymour on 'talking out of his field' on Palestine (opens in new tab)