Chris Hipkins
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19785.1Global 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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Chris Hipkins is the leader of the Labour party who also saw a drop in personal support.
Labour leads National as Opportunity Party hits 8% in 1News-Verian pollNew Zealand· 2026-08-12
Hipkins told media Labour wanted to back small businesses, while the current Government 'talks down to small business'.
Election 2026: Labour leader Chris Hipkins in Rotorua on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s leadership speculation, business commentsNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Chris Hipkins was previously under a lot of fire as Prime Minister due to ministers getting in trouble.
National leadership rumours: Is Luxon really under threat? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Hipkins said AI had enormous potential for small businesses.
Election 2026: Labour leader Chris Hipkins in Rotorua, unveils AI, start-up support plan for small businessesNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Chris Hipkins is referenced as the leader who ruled out Winston Peters.
Media Insider: Sean Plunket blasts Broadcasting Standards Authority as it upholds complaints following ‘mumbo jumbo’ Māori tikanga commentNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Chris Hipkins is the leader of the Labour party who commented on the party's focus away from rogue polls.
Election 2026: New poll should shake Labour from fantasy it can gain power off back of unpopular Christopher Luxon - Jamie EnsorNew Zealand· 2026-08-07
Chris Hipkins condemned the polls and emphasized Labour's focus on building a better future for Kiwis.
Chris Hipkins condemns ‘rogue polls’ as Labour tumbles into the 20s, Opportunity hits 5%New Zealand· 2026-08-07
Chris Hipkins, the Labour leader, criticized Christopher Luxon for his handling of the coalition and the electoral system.
PM Christopher Luxon says he’d hold referendum on MMP if re-electedNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Labour leader Chris Hipkins called the changes a 'draconian' measure that could 'rob tens of thousands of Kiwis of their democratic right to vote'.
Electoral enrolment website outage ‘unacceptable’ in final days before roll-switch deadlineNew Zealand· 2026-08-04
Chris Hipkins was the then prime minister who stood next to Kiritapu Allan during the announcement of Labour’s new youth justice policy.
‘I had nothing left’: Kiri Allan on cancer, politics and starting againNew Zealand· 2026-08-04
Chris Hipkins is the Labour leader who mentioned that conversations with Rakesh Naidoo had occurred for months.
Police Commissioner adviser criticises Police Minister Mark Mitchell in open letter over Rakesh Naidoo controversyNew Zealand· 2026-08-03
Chris Hipkins is the leader of the Labour Party who was mistakenly referred to by Winston Peters during a speech.
Ron Mark fills the Stuart Nash-shaped hole in NZ First - Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
He is mentioned in the context of not having the nerve to rule out working with Opportunity.
Election 2026: The risk behind Opportunity Party’s rapid rise in the polls – Bruce CotterillNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
Stuart had been sacked from Cabinet by Chris Hipkins in 2023.
The text Stuart Nash sent me about Katie Nimon wasn’t private. We’re not friends – Chris Finlayson, KCNew Zealand· 2026-07-30
Chris Hipkins is the leader of the Labour Party who competes with Luxon in polls.
Christopher Luxon’s awkward transition from CEO to Prime MinisterNew Zealand· 2026-07-29
Chris Hipkins has been vocal about the leadership qualities of Christopher Luxon.
In an election campaign of naughty ‘celebrities’, the Chrises are jostling for who has the bigger stick – Tom DillaneNew Zealand· 2026-07-29
Chris Hipkins chose to 'kick' David Seymour in a 2023 The Project segment.
Is now the best time for first-home buyers to act? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-07-23
Chris Hipkins chose to 'kick' David Seymour in a 2023 The Project segment.
Herald afternoon quiz: July 23New Zealand· 2026-07-23Chris Hipkins was the subject of Paul Henry's controversial remarks.
Labour outraged Paul Henry said he’d ‘shoot’ Chris Hipkins in radio game – Henry says he’s ‘dumbfounded’New Zealand· 2026-07-23
Labour leader Chris Hipkins reignited the debate on Monday afternoon, telling reporters the Electoral Commission was not doing a good enough job ensuring people were on the electoral roll.
Labour MP Damien O’Connor blasts coalition over ‘evil’ voting changesNew Zealand· 2026-07-21
Chris Hipkins stated that he would sack Shane Jones if he were his MP for making the inappropriate comment.
Shane Jones would be sacked if he was my MP and made ‘kneepads’ remark, Chris Hipkins saysNew Zealand· 2026-07-20
Chris Hipkins took over from Jacinda Ardern and reshuffled Rino Tirikatene into a ministerial role.
Former Labour minister Rino Tirikatene joins NZ FirstNew Zealand· 2026-07-17
Chris Hipkins stated that Labour will not means test New Zealand superannuation.
50 years on from dancing Cossacks ad, the pension debate is rife with silliness – Wayne BrownNew Zealand· 2026-07-15
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has also suggested voting for Opportunity wouldn’t guarantee a change of government.
Poll of Polls: Opportunity on cusp of 5% as coalition decline continuesNew Zealand· 2026-07-14Labour leader Chris Hipkins described Neill as a giant of the screen.
Film world, friends mourn Sir Sam Neill, praised for talent, kindness and passionNew Zealand· 2026-07-13
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said he grew up watching Sam Neill, describing him as 'a giant of the screen who took our stories to the world'.
NZ actor Sir Sam Neill has died age 78New Zealand· 2026-07-13
Hipkins recently came under fire for using his parliamentary superannuation contributions to pay off the mortgage on his beach house.
MP retirement perks: Act leader David Seymour happy to trim perks, Labour leader Chris Hipkins less keenNew Zealand· 2026-07-13
Chris Hipkins is the Labour leader expected to meet Modi during his visit.
Protesters chant anti-immigration slogans as Indian PM Narendra Modi visits Auckland’s Spark ArenaNew Zealand· 2026-07-11
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is expected to meet Modi in the late afternoon.
Modi in Auckland: Thousands expected at Spark Arena event for Indian PMNew Zealand· 2026-07-11
Labour leader Chris Hipkins told The Front Page that the eligibility would be based on the Warmer Kiwi Homes scheme.
Could SolarSaver cut your power bill? Labour says yes – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-07-09