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22 October 2026

Winston Peters says he 'thoroughly deserved' smackings as a child: What should parent's do now instead?

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

Winston Peters says he 'thoroughly deserved' smackings as a child: What should parent's do now instead?

Smacking a child is outlawed in New Zealand, but parents should still dole out punishment that is fair and firm.

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