Winston Peters has been wooing small crowds throughout the country as support for his party's popularity creeps up in the polls.
New Zealand First has reached the 5 per cent threshold in both TV polls, meaning its likely Peters is coming back to Parliament, and he may hold the balance of power.
His campaign has been courting loyal followers as well as marginalised groups, like those who oppose vaccine mandates.
Political reporter Anneke Smith has been following Peters.
