Posts Tagged ‘king maker’

National have poisoned the Peters well

Written By: - Date published: 10:55 am, September 3rd, 2017 - 50 comments

National deciding to go after Winston Peters was a high risk strategy, and it has backfired on them. Caught between their own dirty history and a resurgent Labour.

NZF members are lefties – will they get a say in choosing government?

Written By: - Date published: 7:03 am, August 1st, 2017 - 19 comments

Current polls leave National/minor and Labour/Green both short of majority. The chances of NZF determining the shape of the next government are increasing. I’ve always assumed that Peters would go with National, but maybe not, if NZF members get a say.

Peters vs Carter

Written By: - Date published: 7:58 am, May 6th, 2016 - 17 comments

Winston Peters is already wielding his kingmaker powers. If National roll over over, I wonder what else Peters can get out of them over the next few months?

What if Winston…

Written By: - Date published: 9:26 am, March 14th, 2013 - 86 comments

What if Winston Peters holds the balance of power in 2014? Just a little something for potential Mighty River Power investors to consider…

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