'I'm going nowhere but up': Winston Peters on populism, politics and the polls

Veteran politician, who is being aided by Brexiteers Arron Banks and Andy Wigmore, is bullish about New Zealand First's chances at the election

When you talk about populism, let me ask you this question," says Winston Peters, the MP who has at times been in a position to handpick who will lead New Zealand. In your profession or mine: who wants to be unpopular?"

The eccentric veteran politician - rich-voiced and finely-tailored - has held seats in New Zealand's parliament since 1979 with only two breaks from his time in office, advancing his minor party on a platform of curbing immigration, benefits for pensioners, and exhortations to common sense".