Winston Peters reshared an image of the PM's post with just one word: "We...". Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii
The Foreign Affairs Minister says he deleted a tweet correcting a post made by the Prime Minister after "the lesson was learned".
Christopher Luxon posted a photo on X last week of himself linking arms with Southeast Asian leaders at the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
The caption began: "I've just done a deal with Southeast Asian nations that will help grow our economy at home."
Peters' account reshared the image with just one word: "We..."
The post was later deleted.
The since-deleted social media post from Winston Peters' official Foreign Minister account. Photo: Screenshot
Peters was asked why it was removed as he made his way into the House this afternoon.
"Well, we don't use singular pronouns, we use collective pronouns, and I see the Prime Minister agrees with me," he replied.
"The lesson was learned."
Peters dismissed a follow up question about his position on using pronouns, given his refusal to use they-them pronouns for former Green MP Benjamin Doyle.
"Oh, excuse me. Get serious."
Luxon's post finished: "Southeast Asia is one of the fastest growing regions in the world. And New Zealand's future economic prosperity lies here in the Indo-Pacific.
"That's why I'm proud we are now one of a handful of ASEAN's Comprehensive Strategic Partners."
Luxon went on to travel on to South Korea to attend the APEC forum.
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