Luxon criticises Winston Peters for 'inappropriate attention-seeking comments' towards Green MP
3 sources·Updated July 31, 2026
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- RNZ National·5h agoLuxon criticises Peters for 'inappropriate attention-seeking comments' towards Green MP
The prime minister has criticised Winston Peters for making "inappropriate attention-seeking comments" after the foreign minister told a Chinese-born New Zealand MP to "go back to your own country".
Read at RNZ National → - NDTV World·19h agoNew Zealand Minister Tells China-Born Lawmaker To 'Go Back', Chinese Envoy Hits Back
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called the remark 'inappropriate attention-seeking,' as former PM Helen Clark also criticised Peters.
Read at NDTV World → - RNZ Politics NZ·1d agoLuxon criticises Winston Peters for 'inappropriate attention-seeking comments' towards Green MP
Peters launched his attack during Parliament's general debate after being heckled by Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan. In response, Peters told Xu-Nan to "go back to where you've come from, you loudmouth".
Read at RNZ Politics NZ →
