Tauranga Independent MP Brendan Horan is ready for round two with his former leader Winston Peters after being labelled NZ's version of Jimmy Savile.
Tensions reached boiling point in Parliament yesterday when Brendan tried to table NZ First board meeting minutes, alleging improper use of tax payer money.
There is no love lost between former political party colleagues Winston Peters and Brendan Horan.
The NZ First leader hit out at his former party member after the tabling of documents was denied.
'This House should not be used in that way, particularly by the Jimmy Savile of New Zealand politics,” responded Peters.
Jimmy Savile is the late BBC television presenter accused of sexual crimes against children.
'Jimmy Savile needs to know better,” Winston told the House.
Horan demanded an apology for the 'disgusting comments” he said he had taken offence to.
Speaker David Carter initially refused to take action and accused Horan of a 'trifling” point of order.
But in an about turn, the speaker ordered Winston to withdraw and apologise after Police Minister Anne Tolley complained about the remarks being 'really offensive”.
Speaking to SunLive from Wellington this morning, Brendan says he will today release evidence to support his claims the party misused funds.
'Today I am releasing information with regards to alleged improper uses of this leader's budget, which is the sum of $2.5 million over this current parliamentary term.”
Brendan expects Winston to fight back.
'Nobody in Parliament has ever stood up to Winston before, but I'm a different kettle of fish and I will never back down.”
Last week, Brendan released information about Winston Peters owning shares in a five-year-old racehorse named Bellazeel, which has a successful racing career.
'Winston has failed to declare the horse in his pecuniary interests return.”
Read more about the accusations here.
Since then, Brendan says Winston has made claims that Brendan failed to prove his claims.
'I have to release this in Parliament today because I need the protection of Parliament. Unlike Winston Peters I don't have a fund to draw on to pay my legal fees.”
Brendan says he has gone through the crucibles of having his reputation infringed upon.
'And that man [Winston Peters] has done that.”
The Tauranga MP will also be delivering his Budget speech in Parliament today.
'The second half of my speech will be about the evidence I have from people who have come forward about allegations against Winston Peters.”



11 comments
Is It Gutter or Real Looking After Country
Posted on 21-05-2014 10:33 | By tabatha
Interesting comments here but I thought Parliament was for running the country, not running other people down. If you or I said things like this we would be bundled up and call to answer but under privilege of parliament the mud is slung. About time money and effort spent on making our country better not in the gutter. Who really started all this muck raking?
Time to grow up
Posted on 21-05-2014 11:44 | By The Sage
How petty.
Bring it on!!!
Posted on 21-05-2014 12:56 | By Sambo Returns
this squabble will keep me entertained for weeks, who remembers the "wine box" saga, this is the best, cushiest, most well paid number "Winnie" has ever had, and he is only second to Helen Clarke in the "teflon stakes", Brendon you may never back down, but "Winnie" has fought the fight before, and has the T Shirt, so let the game begin!!!!
Who will I vote for?
Posted on 21-05-2014 13:12 | By Councillorwatch
To me Simon, our current MP, is the obvious choice. He is intelligent, interested and dignified.
lacking
Posted on 21-05-2014 13:54 | By sojourner
I understand Brendan Horan wishing to get back at Winston Peters attempts to destroy his reputation and the horrible time he had to endure getting his name cleared. I truly don't understand this kind of vile comment from Winston Peters. It's completely beyond the pale and unacceptable from a leader in the country. I also don't understand how the Speaker of the House then added insult to injury by declaring that this was a 'trifling matter'. WHAT?? Being told you are a child sex abuser is a trifling matter? What has gotten into these people? And why should they, with these kind of attitudes even be allowed to lead our country? Go Brendan, is all I can say. I am too aghast for any other comment.
russelle knaap
Posted on 21-05-2014 14:29 | By band4u
re the horse; John Key has said he also had a part share in a horse nicknamed 'donkey ' cause it never won a race. He did not declare it either because there was no need. I understand The horse Peters had a 9th share in, also never won anything whilst Winston had a share in it. This is a story that isn't a story! Im sure Horans expose of the misuse of funds will be equally wrong.
PETERS SHOWS TRUE COLOURS
Posted on 21-05-2014 15:11 | By FunandGames
Well if you need proof that Peters has nothing on Brendan Horan, here it is. He shows his true colours and has resorterd to name calling, insults and coments that if made of outside of parliment could cause Peters some legal problems. As for me I had an issue with ACC and Brendan Horan and his office sorted it swiftly for me. Thats what I call a great representative.
horrid
Posted on 21-05-2014 15:22 | By rotovend
even mentioning that someone is like a known paedeophile in parliament is gutless and Winston needs to go he only said it because he knows there will be no consequences but it will get his name in the media. Horam probably should have resigned after he was sacked from NZ first and be running as an independant as he is getting paid a load of money to do nothing but be in parliament as a list MP but two wrongs dont make a right they should both go and clear the way for new and upcoming young pollys
Give it up Winston
Posted on 21-05-2014 18:09 | By The Beaten Generation
The pedestal of the righteous one is getting lower everyday as the truth eats away at the foundations.
GO WINSTON
Posted on 21-05-2014 19:03 | By Elba
Winston Peters is the only honest person in parilment and has and continues to do alot for the tauranga people. At least he gives it all he's got for everyone, thier is not to many honest polliticians around like him GO WINSTON
Peters the Gas Bag
Posted on 24-05-2014 16:55 | By Evan57
Peters offers only hot air and weak allegations of others miss-doings only to get air time. Well Peters fans , you all have short memories . He was also "busted" and had the wind blown out of his sales didn't he . Hes a great politician ,some say , but that does NOTHING for the good of this nation of ours. Time goes by and then the bad penny turns up again , doing the same thing . He exists in politics because fools voted for MMP .He was voted out but still leads a political party . Go figure .
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