Hipkins
Hipkins is a New Zealand politician who has recently been in the news for critiquing the Luxon Government's fiscal policies and their implications for public services, while also grappling with Labour’s own credibility issues regarding tax promises and spending plans.
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Hipkins has heavily hinted at bringing back a digital services tax on tech companies, worth $479m at last count.
Political U-turns – National’s big transport dilemma, and Labour’s pay equity conundrum – Thomas Coughlan:
New Zealand· 2026-02-28
Hipkins had a slightly better approval rating of 42%, with a disapproval rate of 41%.
New political poll: Chris Bishop joins preferred PM ranks; Greens, TPM lose chunk of supportNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
Seymour claimed Labour’s numbers didn’t 'stack up' and mentioned Hipkins’ new taxes.
‘Mana motuhake Māori – Māori sovereignty’: Labour sets out ambitious pitch to win back Māori seatsNew Zealand· 2025-11-29
Hipkins is the Prime Minister who responded to Winston Peters' comments about the economy.
Election 2026: The issues coming to fore that show similarities between NZ First, Labour – Jamie EnsorNew Zealand· 2025-11-23
Labour’s Hipkins was also asked whether any ministers in the prior Government had received emails of a similar nature.
Jevon McSkimming emails: What happened after Mark Mitchell, Christopher Luxon received anonymous allegations?New Zealand· 2025-11-12
If so, Hipkins has three big lessons to learn from the politics of the coalition Government.
The rise of a New York socialist and the challenge to Labour here - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-07-08
Hipkins criticised what he called a 'shallow analysis' of the Government’s finances.
ANZ economist criticises Labour’s ‘debt-funded spending spree’ in previous BudgetsNew Zealand· 2025-05-13
Hipkins, the leader of the Labour Party, has in the past given a rather vague analysis of who a woman is.
Letters: Brooke van Velden should remember she rode women’s wave to win Tamaki electorate; taxpayers should have say on state house sell-offNew Zealand· 2025-05-09
Hipkins is criticized for his rhetoric regarding fiscal policies.
Labour’s credibility demands big new tax promises - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
Hipkins fell 1.8 points to 18.9%.
Coalition back on track in polling after months behind LabourNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
Hipkins said one could argue about whether some things on each list should be included, but overall, 'I reckon the numbers are probably about the same'.
Working group feud re-erupts between Labour and NationalNew Zealand· 2025-03-20
Hipkins was referenced in the context of the potential failures of the Government regarding the school lunches.
School lunch issues put pressure on coalition Government - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-03-13
