Economics
The Maverick Who Could Anoint New Zealand's Prime Minister
- Winston Peters likely to be kingmaker after Sept. 23 election
- Calls for end to neo-liberal experiment and ‘voodoo economics’
Winston Peters
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At a political rally in provincial New Zealand, Winston Peters lambasts the two main parties, accusing them of treachery and economic ineptitude.
“This is a darn serious election, but what I’m seeing on TV is like watching the Kardashians -- no substance, all fluff, and tossing money around like an eight-armed octopus,” says the New Zealand First leader, who could be the kingmaker after the Sept. 23 ballot. “There’s a lot at stake, and you need to take out some insurance.”