New Zealand First economic policies draw scepticism in CEO survey

New Zealand Herald · Fran O'Sullivan · 2026-10-22 20:00 UTC

'Trump-Biden twilight zone': CEOs question Peters' PM ambitions

Winston Peters is campaigning on experience, economic nationalism and a promise to put New Zealanders first. But as the veteran leader seeks to strengthen New Zealand First’s hand at the election, the Mood of the Boardroom survey exposes reservations among business leaders about what some see as his ambitions to

New Zealand First economic policies draw scepticism in CEO survey

Another expressed concern about Peters’ emotional control, while a further comment suggested his premiership might be the “bottom line” for New Zealand First.

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