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Team Winston on the Northland CampaignTrailWinston Peters' campaign team in Northland Photo: Lois Williams

When NZ First leader Winston Peters stormed to victory in the Northland by-election in March, he confounded his critics by stealing a safe  National seat from under the government’s nose – and altered the balance of power in Parliament.

But can the born-again electorate MP  deliver on his promises to disgruntled voters  who heeded his call to send the government a message ?