Chris Hipkins
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19784.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Chris Hipkins is a prominent New Zealand politician and member of the Labour Party, having served as the Prime Minister of New Zealand from early 2023. Known for his pragmatic approach and experience in various ministerial roles, including education and health, Hipkins rose to leadership during a challenging period marked by economic concerns and public discontent. He is recognized for his commitment to addressing social issues and has been a key figure in the Labour government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hipkins warned hiking contributions at the moment was no good when many people not contributing to their KiwiSaver were doing it because they were struggling to make ends meet.
Labour says superannuation is sustainable without changes, Treasury warns that may cost billions of dollars in tax or debtNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
Chris Hipkins is mentioned as the Labour leader who owns property in Wellington suburbs where values have risen by more than 40%.
‘The Prime Minister will have the very best’: Ex-minister on the security at Dame Jacinda Ardern’s homeNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
Labour’s leader Chris Hipkins also couldn’t say how many of the visits would be doctors rather than nurse practitioners.
Election 2026: Why you may not see a doctor under Labour’s ‘free doctors’ visits’ policyNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
Simeon Brown criticized Labour leader Chris Hipkins, saying he 'doesn’t have a record of fixing things'.
Election 2026: National launches new KiwiSaver policies as Simeon Brown compares NZ First, Act to childrenNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Chris Hipkins is the leader of the Labour Party who was present at a conference but did not participate in a controversial Q&A session.
Lobbying controversy centred on PM Christopher Luxon’s office stinks to high heaven – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Hipkins stressed he had only had two hours to assess the Budget as he deflected questions about where his party stood on the various announcements revealed today.
Budget 2026: Labour not saying what it would keep or cut from Nicola Willis’ BudgetNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Chris Hipkins is the Labour Party leader who is currently preferred as Prime Minister over Luxon.
Election 2026: Speculation mounts about Christopher Luxon’s future as National sinks in latest pollNew Zealand· 2026-03-06
Chris Hipkins grilled Nicola Willis about her previous claims regarding grocery costs.
Winston Peters can’t resist crack at Christopher Luxon over Iran fumble – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Chris Hipkins is the Labour leader who commented on the potential influence of TVNZ board members on editorial decisions.
Media Insider: 6pm news story fallout – TVNZ board chair Andrew Barclay’s phone call with Broadcasting Minister Paul GoldsmithNew Zealand· 2026-03-04
Labour leader Chris Hipkins criticized Prime Minister Luxon for his comments on military actions.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says NZ not ‘best placed’ to make call on legality of US, Israel attacksNew Zealand· 2026-03-02Chris Hipkins' pledge to not do much if re-elected is seen as less reassuring.
Danyl McLauchlan: Can Opportunity provide a real alternative for voters?New Zealand· 2026-03-02
Chris Hipkins is mentioned as being silent on the issue of rising electricity prices and corporate profits.
Duncan Garner: Record electricity prices and profits should remind MPs people have the powerNew Zealand· 2026-02-28
Hipkins' speech has been interpreted in various ways, with some seeing it as hopeful and others as discouraging.
Luxon, Hipkins and 17 years of drift leaving living standards stagnant – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-02-26
Chris Hipkins announced funding to develop more employment-based options for teacher training in New Zealand.
Can putting non-teachers into struggling schools fix them?New Zealand· 2026-02-24
Chris Hipkins visited Trevor Mallard on an official trip as Leader of the Opposition.
Trevor Mallard interview: Lessons from Ireland amid a changing world orderNew Zealand· 2026-02-23
Chris Hipkins’ speech was criticized for lacking new policy and concrete plans.
Watch live: Act leader David Seymour reacts to Chris Hipkins’ State of the Nation speechNew Zealand· 2026-02-23
An adult attitude is one Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McClay ought to apply to current Labour leader Chris Hipkins’ perfectly reasonable requests.
Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwind despite horrendous polls – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
Chris Hipkins, the Labour leader, raised concerns about the potential consequences of not meeting the investment targets.
India’s High Commissioner to NZ says $33b investment an ‘aspiration’ in free trade agreement, Winston Peters says it’s ‘hard commitment’New Zealand· 2026-02-19
Hipkins accused Winston Peters of 'pure racism' in Parliament.
Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of ‘pure racism’ in ParliamentNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
McCarten wrote to Labour leader Chris Hipkins with claims that Jackson had covered up bullying.
MUMA bullying allegations: CEO on extended leave, Matt McCarten says behaviour has changedNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
Chris Hipkins is the Labour counterpart to Christopher Luxon.
Coalition Government would be re-elected on latest poll, but both major parties downNew Zealand· 2026-02-16
Chris Hipkins is the Labour leader who was criticized for his past actions in government.
Willis, Luxon and the perils of trying to be too clever – Heather du Plessis-AllanNew Zealand· 2026-02-15
One Labour operative said the party’s stance on National’s draft free trade deal with India was a great example of how Labour intended to spend election year.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Luxon to NZ: your power bill, your problemNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke in favour of the Green Party's initiative regarding whales.
Duncan Garner: Forget the cost of living and power prices. The Greens want whales to be become humanNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
Chris Hipkins is the leader of the Labour Party and is compared to Luxon in polling.
Luxon has done a poor job of selling $1b LNG terminal and India trade deal – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
He faced questions from Labour leader Chris Hipkins in the House yesterday about 'why should New Zealand households pay an extra gas tax every time they pay their power bills.'
LNG levy: Gas charges ‘likely be passed on to’ consumers, extent of power bill reduction open to ‘market dynamics’, officials warnedNew Zealand· 2026-02-10
Labour leader Chris Hipkins raised concerns about the potential cap on students from India.
Fact or fiction: Who’s telling the truth on the India Free Trade Agreement?New Zealand· 2026-02-10Labour leader Chris Hipkins has given conditional support for the deal but raised concerns about discrepancies.
Trade Minister Todd McClay standing by his India Free Trade Agreement claims as others point out contradictionsNew Zealand· 2026-02-09
Chris Hipkins warned Labour that the odds were against them in winning back government.
Danyl McLauchlan: There are pathways to government for Labour but will it be in any shape to govern?New Zealand· 2026-02-09
Chris Hipkins is portrayed as struggling to maintain unity within his party during a press conference.
Labour cosying up to the Greens makes them look desperate – Heather du Plessis-AllanNew Zealand· 2026-02-08
