He was out campaigning with new recruits Stuart Nash and Taine Randell.
PremiumJamie EnsorChief Political Reporter·NZ Herald·12 Jun, 2026 04:00 AM10 mins to readNZ First leader Winston Peters with some of his party's candidates. Photo / Jamie EnsorWinston Peters is dialling up his attacks on National and his own Government at Fieldays, distancing himself from the Prime Minister on climate issues, questioning the coalition’s rates cap policy, and suggesting farmers change their voting habits.
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Cast of thousands, including Peters, Sir David Fagan, Smiley Barrett, and Emma Poole.
Hipkins attended Fieldays today, but did not announce any new policy.
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