Jim Hopkins
New ZealandpoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jim Hopkins is a rural raconteur and local body politician currently seeking re-election. His views on climate change have led to debates about whether he is a denier or a pragmatic realist, capturing public attention in recent discussions.
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Jim Hopkins was a veteran broadcaster and long-serving Waitaki councillor.
Jim Hopkins, veteran broadcaster and long-serving Waitaki councillor, diesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-07-27
New Zealand· 2026-07-27An old hand in local body politics comments on what can be done about escalating rural rates.
Listen to The Country: Todd McClay hits back at Winston Peters’ India FTA criticismThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-07-15
New Zealand· 2026-07-15
He is a long-standing rural raconteur contributing to the discussion.
Listen to The Country online: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Ag Person of the YearThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-12-17
New Zealand· 2025-12-17
Jim Hopkins is a local body politician seeking re-election.
Listen to The Country online: Finance Minister Nicola Willis on banksThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-02-26
New Zealand· 2025-02-26
