Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Winston Peters’ comments about Chinese-born MP were racist

Bijou JohnsonMultimedia journalist ·Bay of Plenty Times·31 Jul, 2026 06:17 AM4 mins to read‌The Prime Minister calls Winston Peters a "successful" Foreign Affairs Minister, despite describing his comments as racist. Video / Bijou JohnsonPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says he believes Winston Peters’ comments about a Chinese-born MP are racist, but still expressed confidence in his coalition partner as a minister. After a public meeting in Tauranga today, Luxon was asked by media if he thought the New Zealand First leader’s comments were