Background
Peters, Winston Raymond was born on November 4, 1945 in Whamgarei, New Zealand. Son of Leonard and Joan (McAnnes) Peters.
Peters, Winston Raymond was born on November 4, 1945 in Whamgarei, New Zealand. Son of Leonard and Joan (McAnnes) Peters.
Bachelor, Bachelor of Laws, Auckland University, New Zealand, 1973.
Barrister and solicitor two law firms, 1974-1978, private practice, 1982-1984. Member, Hunua New Zealand Parliament, 1978-1981, member, Tauranga, 1984—2005. Minister, Maori affairs Government of New Zealand, Wellington, 1990—1991, deputy prime minister, treasurer, 1996—1998, minister foreign affairs, since 2005, minister for racing, associate minister senior citizens, since 2005.
Opposition spokesperson on Maori affairs, consumer affairs and transport New Zealand Parliament, 1984—1987, opposition spokesperson on Maori affairs, employment and race relations, 1987—1990.
Caucus member National Party, 1978—1992. Founder, head New Zealand First Party, since 1993.
Married, June 22, 1973. Children: Joel, Brittany.