Peters' Outburst Sparks National Outrage | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

Winston Peters’ explosive outburst in Parliament telling a Green MP to “go back to your own country” has ignited national outrage, with Labour and Greens demanding his resignation and even National’s own campaign branding it racist. Peters defiantly defends his remarks as a stand for democracy, dismissing criticism as nonsense and attempting to reassure the Kiwi-Chinese community — while accusing some MPs of seeking attention. Race Relations Commissioner Melissa Derby condemns the language, stressing that leaders shape societal norms and must lead with integrity, not fuel division. This isn’t…