What is Winston Peters' dream date?
The Spinoff examines the political rhetoric of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, who frequently calls for a return to a past era of national greatness. The article attempts to identify the specific historical period Peters envisions by analyzing his public speeches and policy proposals.
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Understanding the historical benchmarks of political leaders provides insight into their policy priorities and ideological motivations.
If Winston Peters had a time machine, what year would he go to? (Image: Tina Tiller/The Spinoff)
Share Comment Save Prefer us on Google If the New Zealand First leader could use a time machine to ‘make New Zealand great again’, what day and year would he take us back to? The Spinoff investigates.
During the New Zealand First election campaign launch in July, leader Winston Peters said he wanted to “make New Zealand great again, like it once was when we were the number one democracy in the world".
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