Sir Michael Jones sought funding for Moana Pasifika in letter to Winston Peters

Azaria HowellPolitical Reporter·Newstalk ZB·16 Sep, 2026 04:01 AM3 mins to read‌Winston Peters and Sir Michael Jones met to discuss Moana Pasifika. Photos / HeraldWinston Peters and Sir Michael Jones met to discuss Moana Pasifika. Photos / HeraldRugby great Sir Michael Jones wrote to Foreign Minister Winston Peters in an attempt to secure the future of the Moana Pasifika rugby team, and discussed funding as an “immediate priority”. The rugby franchise was liquidated in May, with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) covering costs for its final game,