New Zealand First leader Winston Peter's office has confirmed that nine people have been served with writs over the leaking of his superannuation details.
Court papers were lodged some time ago by Mr Peters in response to the privacy of his superannuation details, a spokesperson for him told 1 NEWS.
"We can confirm news reports today that nine individuals have now been served with writs as part of the normal court process," the spokesperson said in an emailed statement this afternoon.
"As the matter is now sub judice no further comment will be forthcoming," the statement said.
Information leaked during the election campaign showed Mr Peters had been overpaid in his pension.
Mr Peters claimed it was a misunderstanding which had been resolved with the IRD, while pointing the finger squarely at the National Party, who he said leaked the information to discredit him.
The website Newsroom reports that Mr Peter's application lists Newsroom journalist Tim Murphy as first defendant.
It then lists Paula Bennett, Steven Joyce, Wayne Eagleson, Anne Tolley, Bill English, Brendan Boyle of the social development ministry, Newshub press gallery reporter Lloyd Burr and Clark Hennessy, the National Party's campaign communication manger, according to Newsroom.
Mr Peters is seeking "access to the document trail" over the leaks, before issuing proceedings.
Clark Hennessy says he "denies any involvement in this matter".
"I strongly deny any involvement in this matter and anything to do with Mr Peters personal life," he said in a statement.
National leader Bill English said earlier today that he was unaware of reports Mr Peters, who's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, would serve papers on him over the super payment leak story.
Asked about it during a media stand-up, Mr English said he had not yet been served papers.
If he had, he said he wouldn't comment on it publicly because it was a legal matter.
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