Teapot spill seems to confirm Peters’ claims
Everything quoted from the teapot tapes before the election has proved “deadly accurate”, says Winston Peters, after the teapot tape leaked online earlier today.
Peters called those questioning his accuracy on the tapes “total fools” and says election comments on the matter were spot on.
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Faith in the political system in short supply
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The Maori electorates have taken on a different composition with the Maori Party only winning three seats. NICK GRAY and TENNESSEE MANSFORD report.
The Green Party’s changing image suits 11% of voters
The Greens have grown their vote by five percentage points since the last election. TESSA JOHNSTONE ponders the keys to their success.
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