Chris Hipkins

Chris Hipkins

politician New Zealand

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.

Born on Sep 05, 1978 (47 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
43 wks
Reach
418,219
Power
18,213$
Sentiment
5.56
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 18 5.56 1.64% +430% 4,822,233 418,219 $210,000 18,213$
Totals 18 4,822,233 418,219 $210,000 18,213$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Labour leader Chris Hipkins, to his credit, has said the repeals and counter-repeals must stop. 7

Nicola Willis Ruth Richardson Andrew Bayly Chris Bishop Mariameno Kapa Kingi Takuta Ferris Katie Nimon Winston Peters Sir Maarten Wevers Naomi Ferguson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Finance Minister Nicola Willis shows her mettle as attacks come from left and right – Audrey Young

New Zealand New Zealand: Labour’s Chris Hipkins has expressed a willingness to support a government bill regarding the social media ban. 5

Catherine Wedd Erica Stanford David Seymour Cecilia Robinson David Harvey
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: National’s under-16 social media ban plan clashes with digital reality - David Harvey

New Zealand New Zealand: Labour leader Chris Hipkins criticized the government's economic strategy regarding interest rates. 4

Christopher Luxon Nicola Willis Dr Anna Breman David Seymour
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Finance Minister Nicola Willis react as Westpac hikes mortgage rates

New Zealand New Zealand: Chris Hipkins is the Labour leader who is critical of Te Pāti Māori. 5

Thomas Coughlan Takuta Ferris Mariameno Kapa Kingi
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Political poll shows immense power of support parties – Thomas Coughlan

New Zealand New Zealand: Hipkins responded by saying he was 'never briefed' on McSkimming’s relationship while either Police Minister or Prime Minister. 5

Andrew Coster Jevon Mcskimming Mark Mitchell Tania Kura Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Andrew Coster denies knowing of protocol to divert Jevon McSkimming emails, Mark Mitchell calls that ‘unfathomable’

New Zealand New Zealand: Chris Hipkins has worked in the political establishment all his working life. 5

Christopher Luxon Bruce Cotterill Winston Peters Todd Mclay Nikki Kaye Bill English John Key Helen Clark Judith Collins Simon Bridges Jack Marshall Norman Kirk Rob Muldoon David Lange Geoffrey Palmer Mike Moore Jim Bolger
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon leadership: Why National would be ‘nuts’ to roll him - Bruce Cotterill

New Zealand New Zealand: Labour leader Chris Hipkins said he agreed with the rates cap in principle, but questioned how councils would still be able to pay what’s expected of them. 6

Wayne Brown Daniel Newman Watts Phil Goff Simon Bridges Cameron Bagrie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown clashes with Government over rates cap and impact on City Rail Link

New Zealand New Zealand: Hipkins railed at a Prime Minister who blames young people for an economic mess they didn’t create. 5

Christopher Luxon Anthony Albanese Phil Goff Zohran Mamdani
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Labour knows exactly what’s wrong with New Zealand; it doesn’t know what kind of Labour Party to be to fix it — Thomas Coughlan

New Zealand New Zealand: Hipkins said the policy would help Labour achieve its promise of freeing up 4.5 million doctor’s appointments every year. 6

Cushla Tangaere Manuel Barbara Edmonds Takuta Ferris David Seymour
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Labour promises loan scheme for family GPs and nurse practitioners

New Zealand New Zealand: Labour leader Chris Hipkins has repeatedly stated his commitment to campaign strongly in the Māori seats in next year’s election. 7

Takuta Ferris Mariameno Kapa Kingi Adam Pearse
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris urges Labour to show ‘strategic restraint’ in Māori seats to prompt overhang