Big Donna

Donna Peters, professionally known as Big Donna, is a New Zealand politician and current leader of the New Zealand First party.

Early life
Big Donna, born Donna Peters, is the daughter of New Zealand politician and former New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. NZ First claims the name of Big Donna was gained for her "assertive and strong nature". She was raised in Northland in her home town of Dargaville, studying conservation in Auckland University.

Political career
Big Donna joined New Zealand First in 2015 at the time of the Northland by-election, where she canvassed for her father, who won the seat. Big Donna was elected to the New Zealand First party board in 2018. Following the resignation of Winston Peters as party leader, as per the party rules at the time, Big Donna was selected as the new party leader by NZ First MPs. Big Donna will be contesting the electorate of Northland in the upcoming October 2020 New Zealand general election.