Winston Peters: Coalition with National Party would have been the 'much easier choice'

Winston Peters says that when deciding on who New Zealand First would support into government, going with National would have been the easier choice.

Instead, they took the path of "change and regeneration". 

Mr Peters reflected on his decision during his election review speech, an opportunity for political leaders to reflect on the tumultuous 2017 campaign.

Mr Peters said that "the easiest choice would have been to commit to a slightly modified status quo and go with this one other party." 

"That would have been the tidiest things to do."

Mr Peters said a two-party coalition with the National Party "was there for a much easier choice". 

Instead, New Zealand First chose to take the more difficult path for "change and regeneration". 

"Change was and is necessary and it is our responsibility to deliver it and we will."