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New Zealand Army chief admits error on bicultural policy amid criticism

Winston Peters New Zealand Defence Force 2026-09-05 New Zealand

New Zealand's Chief of Army acknowledged on 2026-09-05 that launching the Army's bicultural policy was an error, following criticism from politician Winston Peters who stated that 'the only culture that matters is the New Zealand culture.' The policy rollout generated political conflict.

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Under fire: Chief of Army admits error launching Army’s bicultural policy as Winston Peters says ‘the only culture that matters is the New Zealand culture’

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Winston Peters said ‘the only culture that matters is the New Zealand culture’.

Under fire: Chief of Army admits error launching Army’s bicultural policy as Winston Peters says ‘the only culture that matters is the New Zealand culture’

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