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Luxon Defends Peters Amid Backlash Over 'Go Back to Your Own Country' Remark
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended Foreign Minister Winston Peters following Peters' controversial 'go back to your own country' comment, which has drawn strong criticism from Auckland's Chinese community. The community expressed hurt and offense at the remark, while Luxon acknowledged the comments were 'very offensive' but maintained his support for Peters.
31 Jul, 04:52 — 31 Jul, 04:52
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