Vote Chat is a series of public interviews of politicians, candidates and commentators brought to you by the University of Otago Politics Department. In this chat New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is interviewed by Dr Bryce Edwards.

The idea is to foster a different type of political environment whereby the audience doesn't just get the usual well-rehearsed campaigning speech from a politician.

Audience participation is encouraged and you can ask your questions either in person, by tweeting @OUVoteChat or by using the hashtag #VoteChat14.

Footage courtesy of University of Otago Media Production Unit.