New Zealand First economic policies draw scepticism in CEO survey

PremiumHome / Business / Business Reports / Mood of the BoardroomFran O'SullivanHead of Business·NZ Herald·22 Oct, 2026 08:00 PM4 mins to read‌What’s top of mind for business leaders in this year’s Mood of the Boardroom. 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 AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.