Podcast appearances and mentions of Winston Peters

In his first face-to-face encounter with Donald Trump, Christopher Luxon has exchanged hair jokes and golf banter. Does that confirm that back on track level has been achieved? Toby Manhire, Annabelle Lee-Mather and Ben Thomas deliver their verdicts on the latest from the PM, Winston Peters getting angsty about pronouns and Labour solving the challenges of how to define the capital gains tax it will take to the next election by defining it as: three free GP visits for all. Plus: is Te Pāti Māori on the brink of a schism as a vote is taken to suspend Mariameno Kapa-Kingi? And Vale Jim Bolger, who has died at the age of 90. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than 88 percent of Fonterra's famer shareholders today voted to sell Mainland, Kapiti and Anchor to French dairy giant Lactalis for $4.2 billion. Winston Peters' has labelled the decision utter madness, economic self-sabotage and an outrageous short-sighted sugar hit. It's estimated farmer shareholder will get an average tax free payout of about $392,000. Chair of Fonterra's coperative council and farmer, John Stevenson spoke to Lisa Owen.

Kieran McAnulty was on Breakfast this morning debating Nicola Willis on the recently announced CGT with Willis claiming it was an attack on everyone and that CGT announced by Labour is not targeted as Labour claimed.Last night on 1News Dr Susannah Smith from Physical Education New Zealand (PENZ), shared her concerns about the new draft curriculum and how she was cited in the document as one of the experts behind the new draft, even though she doesn't recognise her fingerprints on any part of the document. Tonight, live at 9pm, Managing Director of PENZ Heemi McDonald joins us to talk about the story and new curriculum.Winston Peters is pissed about Fonterra selling Fonterra's Mainland, Anchor brands calling it "an outrageous short-sighted sugar hit"=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

The fastest and best half hour of politics analysis is here and ready to go. Joining Wallace tonight is Guyon Espiner, Marian Hobbs and David Farrar. Up for discussion tonight is: Labour's Capital Gains Tax, they finally did it. Or did they? Is it really a tax and will the voters slurp up what they are offering? The New Zealand Initiative is suggesting that any serious government reform should include provisions for MORE MPs, not less. Christopher Luxon is at ASEAN, is there room for him in the Trump show? and Winston Peters claps back to a Luxon tweet: trouble in paradise?

You know how we're a free trade country? It's our thing. We export, we earn, we sell, we get richer. And we want open supply chains and free movement of goods across borders, etc., etc. Well, today Trump and Xi of China are finally signing that deal—or at least the framework of a deal—to bring an end to this war. This should, in theory, benefit both of them. The region. And us. That's a good thing. We're also likely to sell our dairy consumer brands to the French today, in a deal worth $4 billion. That's a good thing. Yesterday, Westpac released some research—they reckon our GDP wasn't actually that bad in June.They revised down their estimate from a 0.9% contraction to just 0.1%. They say it all came down to an accounting glitch related to the closure of the Marsden Point oil refinery. In all of these stories, two ideologies are playing out. Are we a free trade, open-the-door, globalist sort of country? Or are we the Winston Peters, protectionist, don't-sell-your-milk-brands, keep-Marsden-Point-open type of place? Are we New Zealand First? Because the more countries out there protecting themselves, the stronger the argument becomes for us doing the same.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, a quick question on the Oxford Union. We thought it was a thing when David Lange turned up all those years ago, but since then Willie Jackson, David Seymour and now Winston Peters have appeared. So does that diminish its exclusiveness? Anyway here's what Winston Peters argued - that courts here undermine democracy. God bless that man and may he spread that message far and wide. Just last week's Marine and Coastal Amendment Bill is your latest and classic example. We had a law that came in in 2011. Some people didn't like it, and you're allowed to not like laws. But hijacking democracy by trying your luck in interventionist courts is not helpful to a country looking for a bit of peace and harmony. Courts are good for a bunch of stuff; deciding either by judge or jury whether Mr Pollock was in the library with the candlestick i.e crime. They're good for deciding whether another judge erred in an initial finding i.e appeals. They're good for deciding whether there is a gap in law and, if there is, how that gap could be filled i.e the Supreme Court. What they're not good at, although I'm sure given their operations of late they would argue otherwise, is taking an already established law and upending it because they believe they are superior to the ultimate court, which of course is the Parliament. And the Parliament is the ultimate court because the group of lawmakers are put there by us, the voter. Peters, a lawyer himself of course, is doing a great service on our behalf because too many people, including people in the Parliament, are afraid to calls things out when they need calling out. They were afraid to call out the Reserve Bank when it butchered the economy, afraid to call out the Speaker when he failed to properly deal with the clowns in the house and afraid to call out judges at places like the Waitangi Tribunal when they very clearly overstep their mandate and look increasingly like little more than troublemakers. Winston Peters - a good foreign minister and good at telling it like it is. Buy the man a beer. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister ponders the Alliance and Fonterra farmer votes. And why does Winston Peters have such a bee in his bonnet? Meanwhile, Chris Bishop is building new roads of national significance - great, but annual inflation at 3% - not so good. How will that affect future OCR drops? Plus, the mega-strikes and the weather are due to hit tomorrow, and Luxon farewells the last of the great farmer politicians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deputy Prime Minister, and Act Party leader, comments on the quarterly CPI Inflation Index - 3% up from 2.7% - with the leading contributors being local council rates and energy costs. Plus, with two big farmer votes coming up, why is Winston Peters meddling with his nationalistic views? We also look at politically motivated mega-strikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Minister Simeon Brown was met with booing at the senior doctors' annual conference before accusing doctors of "crossing an ethical line" and threatening compulsory arbitration. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters fired off some threats of his own suggesting regulation for Fonterra if the Lactalis sale proceeds. ACT leader David Seymour hit back at Peter's threats saying the decision is for the farmers, not the Government. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says 'politicking' tiffs like Peters and Seymour's will become more common as elections approach next year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister on what his government’s methane reduction target means for Kiwi farmers. Plus, emissions targets, Winston Peters’ comments on Fonterra and Alliance, reforming local government and the RMA, and paying tribute to Jim Bolger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featured on today's episode - Mark Cameron, Winston Peters, Mark Wynne, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has doubled down on his criticism towards Fonterra's plan to sell Mainland and Anchor to the French company Lactalis. In an open letter to the company Peters threatened new regulations if the sale goes ahead. ACT leader David Seymour hit back saying the decision should be up to the farmers, not the Government, a sentiment echoed by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Monday. Peter's claims the letter was not a threat and he did not intend to interfere with the farming community or Fonterra. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A thrice former Deputy PM (1996-98) comments on the passing of a former PM - Jim Bolger. He also weighs in, with his nationalistic views, on Fonterra and the Alliance Group. He also comments on his upcoming visit to Scandinavia and his appearance in the Oxford Union debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Mark Wynne, Mark Gunton, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 15 October 2025, shocking video footage from Gaza shows Hamas publicly executing a number of people. The Australian's Greg Sheridan tells Heather it's impossible for peace to continue with Hamas' involvement. Hospitality NZ's Sam McKinnon tells Heather the stupidest rule in hospitality that needs fixing by the Ministry for Regulation. Why does the AA want your speeding ticket to get more expensive? The Broadcasting Standards Authority has been accused of acting like Soviet era stasi by Winston Peters - what's going on? Plus, the Huddle debates whether the Maori Party's latest antics will hurt them - and whether we might see the party break up. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner recently penned an opinion piece in defence of DEI amid ongoing concerns about the measures. Winston Peters and Judith Collins have taken aim against these policies, with Collins aiming to remove diversity requirements from the Public Service Act. Gail Pacheco revealed how DEI standards can boost productivity. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a shifting world order, New Zealand's foreign policy faces new tests, from Gaza to the Pacific. Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks to Talk to Al Jazeera about why his government has stopped short of recognising a Palestinian state, how small nations can stay neutral amid the United States-China rivalry, and whether multilateralism still protects the weak from the will of the powerful.

Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the developments in Gaza. Plus, he's demanding answers from Fonterra about a deal to sell some of its biggest brands to French-owned Lactalis.

Winston Peters and Professor Robert Patman speak to Ingrid Hipkiss about the latest developments in Gaza; The Government is endorsing an AI-driven mental health online tool - saying it will help New Zealanders take control of their own wellbeing; Freedom campers in Queenstown will now be restricted to 141 carparks across the district.

I argued it because I thought it was the right thing to do. Winston Peters entered the Fonterra brands sale debate yesterday, I suspect because he thinks there are points to be scored. Not because he is wrong, because he isn't, but if you really cared about the sale that Fonterra has been involved with for some period of time, you might have stumped up a bit earlier. In a way it's none of our business, neither mine nor Peters'. We aren't farmers and we don't have a vote. The people who do have a vote are in that process as we speak. My guess is it will romp home and each farmer on average will be several hundred thousand dollars better off. But there is also, as it's always been, the Fonterra social licence. Although the average punter doesn't own them, or have a say, they are so big that their role in the New Zealand economy is outsized to the point that what they do has national implications. I have always argued that their argument for sale is wrong. There is, and never has been, any reason they can't and don't run their brands successfully. They say it's not their core business. Isn't it? Milk turns into cheese and ice cream. Cheese and ice cream are the brands they are selling. The French company, also in the same business as Fonterra, doesn't seem to see it that way either, otherwise they wouldn't be stumping up over $4 billion for it. There is an agreement, and this is Peters' main point, that the new owner uses Fonterra products. But, says Peters, how long for, and when the clock stops, which it will, our milk will be in just another in a long line of milk jugs. Peters tosses in a bit of conspiracy about Fonterra executives and bonuses. But that's the politics of it all. But then that's always been the Peters way, hasn't it? At its core he makes sense. He values New Zealand and New Zealand products, so his view is consistent. But then there is always a little conspiratorial spice for the headlines. If this sale was to be debated properly, far less halted, he needed to be front and centre ages ago. So overall, the Peters' foray – good point, just too late. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Attention seekers: 1/10 What a dreadful week as we gave far too much energy to narcissists who masquerade as people with causes, both at sea and on land. Noeline: 2/10 Still nothing. How badly handled can a badly handled scandal be handled? Winston Peters: 7/10 In between cleaning up the glass on his dog, his Pacific reset speech was a reminder of what a considered and sensible Foreign Minister he is. Chlöe Swarbrick: 1/10 The party under her leadership really has become farcical. If Palestine was a national park, it might make sense. Chris Hipkins: 3/10 Telling us how appalling it was that Winston's house got smashed but then didn't vote for the new protest law. H.Y.P.O.C.R.I.T.E. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been concerns out of Parliament over Fonterra's future. Peters is asking the dairy giant questions about its proposed nearly $4 billion dollar sale of brands like Anchor and Mainland to a French company. He's laying out a number of questions, including how long the deal is, and if it's repeating mistakes from the past. The Country's Hamish McKay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Whip, panellists Annabelle Lee-Mather, Guyon Espiner and Peter Dunne discuss all the major political stories of the week. They start by examining the squabble between Winston Peters and Chlöe Swarbrick over protesters outside his house. Then they look at the impending MEGA strike of Nurses, healthcare assistants working in hospitals, prisons and senior doctors and dentists, alongside primary and secondary teachers. Is this the biggest strike in New Zealand's history? They then move on to the state of the job market and Wallace asks: do we need a John key style 'jobs summit'? Finally, they examine how Toitū Te Tiriti cut ties with Te Pāti Māori and what that means for the party's 'reset'.

Winston Peters joins Duncan from Parliament after a brick was thrown through his home window during a pro-Palestinian protest. The pair unpack the shocking incident, the unwritten rule in New Zealand politics that politicians' families and homes are off-limits, and the growing tension between free speech and intimidation. Garner slams Labour, the Greens, and Te Pāti Māori for refusing to back laws banning protests outside MPs' homes, calling it hypocrisy at its worst. Peters responds bluntly, defending his right to safety and condemning political double standards. Duncan - duncan@rova.nz and join us on the socials. Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/duncan-g... Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One New Zealand has effectively sacked an actor used in its TV ads after she revealed Winston Peters' home address in a live stream last week and encouraged pro-Palestinian activists to join protests outside the Auckland property. On Monday night, a window was smashed at the house and a 29 year old has since been arrested and charged with burglary. Winston Peters is calling out the activist and actor, Acacia O'Connor for disclosing the street address. O'Connor spoke to Lisa Owen.

Political parties are trading barbs over who's responsible for the vandalising of Winston Peter's house which saw his front window smashed. Winston Peters is calling out the activist and actor Acacia O'Connor for disclosing the street address during a livestreamed protest outside his house last week. The actor has now been dropped from an advertising campaign. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and CTU economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! NZ Post today revealed they'll be cutting services down, including fewer delivery days and fewer post offices. Do we mind this change? Who still sends post? Winston Peters' home got vandalised last night - is this a sign the protests have gone too far? More than 200 people will be elected unopposed at this weekend's local elections. Is this ridiculous? Do we need an overhaul? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 7 October 2025, Palestine protestor Acacia O'Connor says she doesn't regret making Winston Peters' home address public, despite a person smashing his window as a result. Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill wins his bet with Heather - and calls off a restructure of rural police. Lawyers of a class action lawsuit against ANZ are calling on the Government to walk back retrospective banking reform. It comes after ASB agreed to settle their own dispute for more than $135 million . Former All Black Mils Muliaina has joined the Auckland Business Chamber to become its first Pasifika director - he tells Heather about the Pasifika economy. Plus, the Huddle debates whether we should cut the number of elected local body politicians after news that 1 in 7 candidates will get the job unopposed. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Foreign Minister's reiterated his calls for a ceasefire in Gaza on the second anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel. Winston Peters addressed Parliament this afternoon, also calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas, and for Israel to allow aid into Gaza unimpeded. Newstalk ZB political correspondent Barry Soper says Peters went on to defend the Government's call to not recognise a Palestinian state amid ongoing backlash from the opposition. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A protester who shared Winston Peters' address on social media says she's only protested outside once. Actress Acacia O'Connor has been criticised by the Greens for sharing the address - and she's lost her contract for ads for telco One NZ. She says she doesn't know the person who smashed a window at the Foreign Minister's home last night O'Connor says it's likely protests will continue. She says she's so sorry to hear Peters' home was damaged - but she's asking him to help Palestinians whose homes are being bombed every day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winston Peters says those who smashed a window and left a sign on the door of his Auckland home on Monday night are "gutless". Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has described protesters outside his Auckland home as 'truly gutless' after one smashed a window, which left glass on his dog. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Uncertainty whether a potential law criminalising protest action near private residences will be effective. Legislation is currently before Parliament that would give the Police greater power to move protesters in residential areas along – submissions on the bill closing yesterday. At the same time, an arrest has been made after an alleged vandalism at Winston Peters' Auckland home, which saw a window smashed and glass shattered over his dog. Peters says a number of pro-Palestine protests have been taking place outside his house recently, blasting loudspeakers just metres from his door. But Constitutional Law Expert Graeme Edgeler told Mike Hosking there's some confusion in the way the new legislation has been drafted, and he suspects people and police won't be sure what's covered. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People protesting the war in Gaza were back outside the Foreign Minister's Auckland home last night. Winston Peters says they stayed until about 8.30pm, when police moved them along. The Government's currently progressing a law to make protesting outside someone's home an offence. Peters says they were blasting away about two metres from his front door, and he told the cops he'd had enough. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Is it a good idea for the Government to show young people some tough love when it comes to the benefit? Do we think this is the way forward? And is the income threshold too low? Winston Peters is firing back after groups of protesters kept showing up outside his house. Can new legislation fix this? Former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is set to receive a $416,000 payout. What do we make of this? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Alan McElroy and Sally Wenley. First up, is it okay to protest outside someone's lawn? That's a question being wreslted with on multiple levels right now, with a proposed law preventing it and Winston Peters being subject to this very thing on Thursday night. Law professor Kris Gledhill unpacks the issue. Then, business owners in the West Coast town of Ross are disappointed to be cut off from the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail for a second summer in a row.

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. The All Blacks: 8/10 That was the best match of the Rugby Championship. In a competition where everyone has beaten everyone, we have seen a sign that quality rugby is on the up. Winston Peters: 7/10 It took too long to get there but his speech in New York was logical and devoid of the emotive nonsense that has clouded too much of the debate. The power industry reform: 4/10 The weak point for the Government this week. Not that any of it was bad because it wasn't. But what it also wasn't was what they had built it up to be. Jimmy Kimmel: 7/10 He's back, ratings are up, and all the stations have backed down in a sign free speech wins, which is ironic given those who shut him up pretended they liked free speech until, clearly, they didn't. The Ryder Cup: 2/10 Sport's low point of the week. When golf looks like WWE and Rory's Mrs is in tears, something has gone dreadfully wrong. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INTERVIEW: Jon Bakos and Jordan Irvine on Winston Peters Port Chalmers Protest and political action by Tina Turntables on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

After a protracted process and plenty of speculation, Winston Peters has announced the cabinet decision on acknowledgement of Palestinian statehood in his address to the general assembly at the United Nations. Not now, he said. “We are not ready to make that gesture.” Variously received as a laudable assertion of independence in avoiding “performative” politics and a “day of shame” for New Zealand, what does the announcement tell us about New Zealand's foreign policy, our position on Israeli activity in Gaza and government decision-making processes? Annabelle, Ben and Toby gather to discuss the latest developments. Plus: the fallout from an unexpectedly large GDP contraction continues, with Nicola Willis enduring a “battering” that included a scolding from the Mood of the Boardroom. And what to make of the results just released from the review of New Zealand's struggling electricity market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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While speaking at the Eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly over the weekend, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced that New Zealand would not be recognising a Palestinian state at this point in time. Peters' rationale was that Hamas's leadership in Gaza would make recognising Palestine an unwise move for New Zealand to make at this point, additionally stating that it could trigger a reaction from Israel that would lead to more aggressive policies in both Gaza and the West Bank, subsequently threatening the two state solution. However, with more than 40% of the New Zealand public expressing support for Palestinian recognition and for stronger action to be taken against Israel for their actions in Gaza, which the The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory has officially referred to as a genocide, this decision by Peters' has been the subject of widespread controversy amongst activists, experts and a large portion of the general public. Additionally, despite claiming to take a more balanced and calculated approach to Israel's genocide in Gaza, Winston Peters' decision at the UN General Assembly has placed New Zealand within a small handful of western nations who have refused to recognise Palestine, with the United Kingdom, France, Canada and our close Ally Australia all announcing their recognition of Palestine shortly before. For our weekly catchup with the Green Party's Ricardo Menendez-March, Oto spoke to him about Foreign Minister Winston Peters' decision not to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly. They also spoke about the government's decision last week to resume oil and gas exploration across Aotearoa.

While speaking at the Eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly over the weekend, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced that New Zealand would not be recognising a Palestinian state at this point in time. Peters' rationale was that Hamas's leadership in Gaza would make recognising Palestine an unwise move for New Zealand to make at this point, additionally stating that it could trigger a reaction from Israel that would lead to more aggressive policies in both Gaza and the West Bank, subsequently threatening the two state solution. Aotearoa for Palestine, the organisers behind the march for humanity, have condemned Winston Peters' announcement, saying it was indicative of the government's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza and that the upcoming march across the Auckland harbour bridge will be held in opposition to the announcement, as well as to call for sanctions on Israel. Oto spoke with Heba Mortaja from Aotearoa for Palestine to discuss Winston Peters' UN Address and his refusal to recognise Palestinian statehood.

The Prime Minister says Winston Peters has articulated New Zealand's position on Gaza well. Over the weekend the Foreign Minister announced that New Zealand would NOT recognise Palestinian statehood, yet. Chris Luxon says Hamas is the de facto government and a designated terrorist organisation in New Zealand. He told Mike Hosking that New Zealand's also called out the excessive response of Israel. Luxon says we're a friend to both groups and are focused on peace. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you watched Winston Peters speech in New York late Saturday morning you can see why he did so well last week in the Herald's boardroom feedback. For the bloke who has been the epitome of aggro and grumpiness, in his better moments he is as good a foreign minister as this country has ever had. Politically, the announcement and its build-up got dragged out way longer than it ever needed to and therefore took up too much oxygen at a time when we really should be focusing on vastly more pressing local issues. No matter what we said the eyes of the world were never really on us, despite the hysteria of too many in our media landscape who have little or no grip on perspective. But given we were to say something, what we did say was logical and sensible, unlike what was said by many far larger countries earlier in the week. The United Nation's greatest weakness is its reliance on hot air as opposed to substance, which is why we landed where we did in our declaration. Just saying stuff counts for nothing. It's too easy, which is why too many people do it. By the time Peters had finished the week, he had done some excellent truth bomb work. On climate he is indisputably right - we make a lot of promises we know aren't going to come to pass. On Gaza we are all appalled at the outworkings of hate. But recognising things doesn't stop that hate, or the war, or have the food flow, or the hostages released. Essentially we should expect more of both Israel and the Palestinians. Don't ask for recognition while you still refuse to release hostages. When there is something a lot more tangible New Zealand is ready to recognise progress. Progress is tangible. Words aren't. The idea that a lot of people saying stuff builds momentum is simply untrue and we have seen that in the past week. A peace, if there is to be one, will be driven by the Americans, who will corral the Israelis to a point of some sort of submission or agreement. Albanese and Starmer and Carney and all the rest of them played true to the usual lightweight, verbal frippery that's made the U.N famous. We at least told it like it is. It was a good moment for a small country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's decision on whether to recognise a Palestinian state is being revealed later this morning in a speech at the United Nations. Foreign minister Winston Peters is expected to give details in an address to the General Assembly in New York expected from around 10.30am - of course we'll keep you across it here on RNZ. It comes on the heels of a tumultuous week in the US, following President Trump's comments to the UN and on autism, the memorial to Charlie Kirk and yesterday's indictment of former FBI director James Comey. US correspondent Mitch McCann joins Susie live with the latest from New York.

The Foreign Affairs Minister says the world needs to face the "elephant in the room" on global emissions at a climate change meeting in New York. Speaking at a UN leaders breakfast on sea level rise, Winston Peters pointed to the four big emitters - the US, China, Russia and India. It comes as China - the world's biggest polluter - pledges its first cut in emissions. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more from New York.

US President Donald Trump has told world leaders the war in Gaza must be stopped, though he says recognising Palestine will only reward Hamas.Mr Trump's comments in the UN General Assembly debate come as a growing number of member states move to recognise Palestine, to keep a two-state solution alive. Foreign affairs minister Winston Peters will outline New Zealand's position on Saturday, and ahead of that he was coy about responding to Mr Trump's comments. Anneke Smith reports.

The Foreign Affairs Minister says New Zealand is not about to "jump the gun" on recognising Palestine, despite many others doing just that. Winston Peters sat in on a UN conference on a two state solution in New York earlier today, as a fresh wave of countries moved to recognise a Palestinian state. He says the conflict in Gaza is "a wretched situation" but there are "many more days to go" before he'll outline Cabinet's final position on recognition. Political reporter Anneke Smith is in New York.

New visa residence pathways for skilled workers has caused a rift between the government coalition, New Zealand First invoking the "agree to disagree" provision over "serious concerns". The Economic Growth and Immigration ministers today announced new visa pathways today, hoping to plug workforce shortages. But New Zealand first leader Winston Peters is refusing to back the policy, saying it will mean New Zealand turns into a stepping stone for people wanting to move to Australia. Giles Dexter reports.

The Prime Minister says the government won't be rushed into revealing its decision on recognising Palestinian statehood. The Foreign Affairs minister Winston Peters is in New York and is expected to announce New Zealand's position later this week, at the United Nations General Assembly. In the meantime, some of New Zealand's closest partners have announced they will recognise Palestine - including three of its Five Eyes partners. Giles Dexter reports.