The Prime Minister has responded to Winston Peters' fears over potential asset sales.

Chris Luxon has ruled them out this term, but is again suggesting it needs discussion.

Meanwhile, the NZ First leader has told RNZ it's a silly argument - and claimed the party will stop the country's assets from being sold.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the discussions further.

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