When and where was Winston Raymond Peters born?
Winston Raymond Peters was born on the 11th of April 1945 in Whangārei, New Zealand. His birth certificate originally recorded his name as Wynston before it was corrected to Winston.
Questions about Winston Peters
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What political party did Winston Peters establish in July 1993?
Winston Peters established New Zealand First in July 1993 shortly before the November election that year. The party won 17 seats in the 1996 general election under the mixed-member proportional system.
How long did Winston Peters serve as acting prime minister after Jacinda Ardern gave birth?
Winston Peters served as acting prime minister for six weeks following the birth of Jacinda Ardern's child on the 21st of June 2018. He managed day-to-day business until Ardern returned to office on the 2nd of August 2018.
Why did Parliament censure Winston Peters in September 2008?
Parliament passed a motion censuring Winston Peters on the 23rd of September 2008 after the Privileges Committee recommended censure for knowingly providing false information regarding donations. All but three parties supported the censure which followed media scrutiny over undeclared gifts from Owen Glenn and the Vela family.
Which countries did Winston Peters visit during his tours between March and April 2024?
Between March and April 2024 Winston Peters undertook tours of India Indonesia and Singapore meeting foreign counterparts Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Retno Marsudi and Vivian Balakrishnan. These meetings occurred while he was serving as New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs.