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But according to Team Winston sources, he could soon be adding to the job seeker list.
Sources close to Peters have told Newshub that it’s over for Peters. But Peters doesn’t see it that way.
“Let me tell you there is an increase and you are not going to stop it,” he said on Wednesday, when asked about his chances of returning to Parliament.
On Tuesday, a party was organized for Peters’ ministry staff on the seventh floor of Beehive, where his office is located. A thank you and a goodbye while the boss was campaigning.
Peters believes his entire team is behind him to return to Parliament.
“Yes, I do,” he told Newshub.
Well, they don’t. A farewell speech is even being prepared for Peters. And despite an extraordinary four-decade career, nearly all of his fellow parliamentary leaders also do not support his return.
“Well, it depends on the voters,” said national leader Judith Collins of Peters’ possible return. “But I wouldn’t trust that.”
“I think it’s highly unlikely,” said Green Party co-leader James Shaw, with whom co-leader Marama Davidson agreed.
ACT leader David Seymour gave a resounding “no” when asked if he thought Peters had a chance to return to Parliament.
But Labor leader Jacinda Ardern wouldn’t rule it out.
“The voters decide, not me,” he said.
There are still some on Peters’ team who believe this entire campaign is worth it and that he can win. They are watching to see if the National vote fails and NZ First takes it.
Peters is also convinced of a comeback, posing as the underdog.
“It is not the size of the dog in the fight that matters. It is the size of the fight in the dog,” he told a crowd of supporters.
And it is specific for dogs.
“We are not poodles,” he joked.
Peters was asked what percentage of the vote he thinks he will get on Saturday.
“Enough to make you feel ashamed,” he said.
Peters laughed when asked what he will do when he retires. According to some of your staff, we may find out in a few days.
Analysis by political editor Tova O’Brien
Winston Peters had a lot going for him this quarter.
He started out as a statesman, had a successful stint as interim prime minister, was well regarded in foreign affairs, his ministers did well spending cash in the regions, and with the Defense Forces he showed his coalition strength.
She should have played with those strongholds more in the campaign and tried to get some of Jacinda Ardern’s stardust to stick to her instead of attacking the government she was a part of.
Now, of course, add the charges of the Serious Fraud Office against the NZ First Foundation.
Peters returned to this type of campaign, offense as the best form of defense, when he could have used his strengths and reminded people of his accomplishments.
