Tag: Winston Peters


  • NZ Judge Faces Conduct Panel Over Alleged Disruption of Winston Peters Event

    NZ Judge Faces Conduct Panel Over Alleged Disruption of Winston Peters Event

    Overview of the Alleged Incident A District Court judge has been named in connection with allegations of disrupting a New Zealand First event and verbally abusing party leader Winston Peters. The matter has prompted the establishment of a judicial conduct panel to determine whether professional standards were breached during the incident. The panel may require…

  • Judge Faces Judicial Conduct Panel Over Alleged Verbal Abuse of Winston Peters at NZ First Event

    Judge Faces Judicial Conduct Panel Over Alleged Verbal Abuse of Winston Peters at NZ First Event

    Overview of the Allegations A sitting District Court judge could face disciplinary proceedings after being accused of verbally abusing New Zealand First leader Winston Peters during a public event. The incident reportedly occurred at a function linked to NZ First, prompting authorities to initiate a judicial conduct review that could lead to a formal hearing…

  • Judge to Face Conduct Panel: Ema Aitken Could Be Called to Testify in NZ First Event Disruption Case

    Judge to Face Conduct Panel: Ema Aitken Could Be Called to Testify in NZ First Event Disruption Case

    Overview of the Case A judicial conduct panel is preparing to hear allegations involving a District Court judge accused of disrupting a New Zealand First event. Central to the proceedings is whether the judge, who has served in the country’s District Court system, interrupted proceedings or engaged in conduct unbecoming of the office during a…

  • Winston Peters Challenges Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman Over Powell Remarks

    Winston Peters Challenges Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman Over Powell Remarks

    Background: Central Bank Independence Under Scrutiny The recent clash centers on the independence of central banks and the influence of political and monetary policy voices. In a statement issued this week, several heads of central banks voiced solidarity with the U.S. Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome H. Powell. They asserted that the Fed’s actions…

  • Winston Peters blasts Anna Breman after central bank solidarity with Powell remarks

    Winston Peters blasts Anna Breman after central bank solidarity with Powell remarks

    Headline dispute highlights tensions over central bank independence Winston Peters, a veteran voice in New Zealand politics and former deputy prime minister, has taken aim at Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman following a statement in which several heads of central banks expressed support for the U.S. Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell. The exchange…

  • Winston Peters targets Breman on Powell comments

    Winston Peters targets Breman on Powell comments

    Winston Peters weighs in on Breman’s Powell remarks New Zealand’s political corridor is buzzing after former deputy prime minister and long-time commentator Winston Peters took aim at Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman over her comments related to U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. Peters, a veteran voice on economic policy, framed Breman’s statements as a…

  • Winston Peters Fights Labour Over Regulatory Standards Repeal, Attacks Spelling Error

    Winston Peters Fights Labour Over Regulatory Standards Repeal, Attacks Spelling Error

    Background to the Regulatory Standards Act Debate The political row over the Regulatory Standards Act has intensified as Labour signalled an intention to repeal the law within its first 100 days in government. Supporters argue the act imposes unnecessary red tape, while opponents warn that hastily removing regulatory safeguards could jeopardize quality control and accountability.…

  • Winston Peters Responds to Labour on Regulatory Standards Act Repeal

    Winston Peters Responds to Labour on Regulatory Standards Act Repeal

    NZ Politics Reacts to Regulatory Standards Act Repeal New Zealand’s political scene intensified as tensions rose over Labour’s pledge to repeal the Regulatory Standards Act. The opposition, led by Winston Peters, fired back, accusing Labour of rushing a repeal and insisting it should be tackled promptly and properly. The exchange highlighted deeper concerns about regulatory…

  • Labour Seeks NZ First Backing to Repeal the Regulatory Standards Act

    Labour Seeks NZ First Backing to Repeal the Regulatory Standards Act

    Labour Targets Cross-Party Help to Repeal the Regulatory Standards Act The Labour Party has formally introduced a new member’s bill aimed at repealing the Regulatory Standards Act and has extended an invitation to New Zealand First to lend its support. The move underscores Labour’s strategy to build cross-party consensus on a policy that has stirred…

  • Political Games: Peters Fires Back at Labour Over Regulatory Standards Act Repeal and a Spelling Slip

    Political Games: Peters Fires Back at Labour Over Regulatory Standards Act Repeal and a Spelling Slip

    Wellington Showdown: Peters vs. Labour Over the Regulatory Standards Act The latest volley in New Zealand’s political skirmishes centers on Labour’s pledge to repeal the Regulatory Standards Act within its first 100 days. Opposition figure Winston Peters has fired back, alleging that the ruling party is more focused on optics than on delivering tangible policy…