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To whom did the words “communist shills” refer in his social media post of 30 July 2026 which stated that “If that offends the pearl clutchers and the communist shills labelling it as ‘dangerous’ – welcome to New Zealand.”?

Answered Question 35370 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • To whom did the words “communist shills” refer in his social media post of 30 July 2026 which stated that “If that offends the pearl clutchers and the communist shills labelling it as ‘dangerous’ – welcome to New Zealand.”?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The social media post was made as the Leader of the New Zealand First party. It was not posted from my Minister of Foreign Affairs social media account.