Winston Peters hits back at free speech argument after heckler’s employer criticised for investigation

Tonkin + Taylor has apologized and initiated an investigation after an employee heckled Winston Peters during a press conference, where the Government announced over $600 million for rail upgrades. Peters condemned the heckling as “disgraceful,” asserting it was not a free speech issue, while the Free Speech Union defended the employee’s right to express dissent, claiming it was unrelated to his job. The incident occurred as Peters addressed questions about potential disciplinary actions against Te Pāti Māori MPs, leading to a confrontation with the heckler.

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