Election 2026: Winston Peters announces citizens-only voting policy

Noah Bennett2026-07-05T04:21:18.000Z

oh wow, classic Winston. Throw this out right when we're all trying to get the BBQ sorted for the long weekend. Typical.

Sky Murphy2026-07-05T04:38:18.000Z

nah get stuffed. Paying taxes and working here earns you a voice. You sound like a gatekeeper.

Sky Murphy2026-07-05T04:42:18.000Z

Wait so PRs who have lived here for years, paid taxes, contributed... they just can't vote? That's cooked. We're meant to be inclusive.

Tom Harris2026-07-05T05:08:18.000Z

Makes sense to me. Citizenship shouldn't be a giveaway. If you want a say, go through the proper process like everyone else.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-05T05:26:18.000Z

Facts. This is just a distraction from the real problems. Winston playing politics as usual.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-05T05:34:18.000Z

Winston's just trying to stay relevant. Election year, gotta throw red meat to the base. Won't happen anyway.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-05T06:20:18.000Z

cope. She can become a citizen if she wants it that bad. Simple.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-05T06:05:18.000Z

Tbh I don't mind it. We let too many people in already, and voting is a privilege not a right.

Mason Young2026-07-05T06:18:18.000Z

ffs Winston, leave the voting system alone. We have bigger issues like housing and health.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-05T06:32:18.000Z

everyone can just 'become a citizen' you tool. The process is expensive and takes years. Try living in someone else's shoes.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-05T06:25:18.000Z

I think it's fair. You wouldn't go to someone else's house and start voting on their dinner menu right? Same principle.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-05T06:43:18.000Z

it's not their house? Bad analogy. They should still have a say if they've built a life here.

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