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# Face of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/face-of-the-day-1581/
- Published: 2026-09-16T18:30:45.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-16T18:30:44.000Z
- Description: “Jim dedicated his life to public service, education, and regional development. A widely respected educator, he shaped countless young minds throughout his career.”
- Author: Good Oil Staff
- Tags: Face of the Day

> Former New Zealand First MP and prominent Northland educator Jim Peters, the older brother of party leader Winston Peters, has died.  
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> NZ First announced his death in a social media post this afternoon.  
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> “It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of New Zealand First life member and former member of parliament, Jim Peters, MNZM,” the post read.  
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> “Jim dedicated his life to public service, education, and regional development. A widely respected educator, he shaped countless young minds throughout his career.”  
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> A renowned educator, he served as head of department at Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland, and principal at Northland College in Kaikohe.  
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> He also served as Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori at the University of Auckland.  
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> NZ Herald

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