Mr English said he had known Mr Peters since 1990. Their relationship had swung between "combative" and "sociable" but he respected Mr Peters for his "maverick role" in Parliament.. Photo: NZ HeraldBill English says Winston Peters has always performed a "maverick role" in politics - a description Mr Peters has labelled unwise. Mr English said he had known Mr Peters since 1990. Their relationship had swung between "combative" and "sociable" but he respected Mr Peters for his "maverick role" in Parliament. But Mr Peters told 1 News that "the problem with politics is you have to deal with reality".

Source: Otago Daily Times September 25, 2017 07:18 UTC