Winston Peters: ‘This is as good as it gets’

Winston Peters says Budget 2026 is “as good as it gets”, but blames National and ACT for misreading the economy and ignoring New Zealand First’s advice to delay tax cuts and other commitments. Speaking to William Terite on Pacific Mornings, the New Zealand First leader and Foreign Affairs Minister gave the Budget a qualified endorsement. About Pacific Mornings and PMN News Pacific Mornings is the flagship morning news show on New Zealand radio station 531pi run by Pacific Media Network (PMN). The show is a product of PMN News and is dedicated to uplifting Pacific voices and telling stories that matter to Pacific communities across Aotearoa, the region and beyond. Hosted by William Terite, the show provides a platform for authentic Pacific conversations and discussions on issues impacting the Pacific communities. #nzfirst #nzpolitics #newzealand #nationalparty #actparty #winstonpeters Website: www.pmn.co.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/531pi Instagram: www.instagram.com/stories/531pi/ X: www.x.com/PMN__News