New Zealand politician 'doesn't care' about Chumbawamba row

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New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says he "doesn't care" about the row over the use of Chumbawamba's hit Tubthumping at a rally politics.

The British group had accused him of "hijacking" the song and had asked their label to issue a "cease and desist" letter .

"It seems the media cares more about the Chumbawamba. story that we. We actually don't care," Peters said.

"There is nothing to 'cease or desist' ", he wrote on , took the stage in front of Tubthumping before a controversial speech last weekend. He ended by referencing his famous lyrics, saying: "We have We were knocked down, but we got back up."

The group protested, saying they did not support his political views and did not want him to use his song during his rallies.

But Mr....