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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, who was wearing formal attire after meeting with Iwi-chairs, rolled up his suit pants to join rangatahi who were waka training at ... Show more
PM won't speak at Waitangi, respects organisers' wishes: The Prime Minister will no longer speak at Waitangi commemorations after the organising trust ...
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National loses ground to Hipkins' Labour in two new polls: Two political polls tonight have Labour regaining lost ground against National ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483348/national-loses-ground-to-hipkins-labour-in-two-new-polls
Promotions for Ayesha Verrall, Kieran McAnulty and Barbara Edmonds in Labour reshuffle | Live Updates
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/31-01-2023/promotions-for-ayesha-verrall-kieran-mcanulty-and-barbara-edmonds-in-labour-reshuffle
🎥 LIVE | Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is in Auckland today, and is speaking to media after further heavy rain in some areas overnight ... Show more
Fuel subsidy extension about being 'nimble' - Robertson: Continuing fuel subsidies despite official and expert advice urging otherwise is focused on helping New ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483519/fuel-subsidy-extension-about-being-nimble-robertson
After Jacinda Ardern, politics will never look the same: Ardern understood that fashion is a political tool — one she wielded expertly.
nytimes.com/2023/02/02/style/jacinda-ardern-leadership-style.html
Greens back call for rent controls after Auckland floods: The Green Party is calling on the government to stop landlords hiking rents in the wake of the Auckland ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483592/greens-back-call-for-rent-controls-after-auckland-floods
IN DEPTH | Jacinda Ardern is one of New Zealand's most historically significant leaders. But she did not achieve the grand vision of Aotearoa her outsized ... Show more
Police Minister Stuart Nash pushing for faster removal of cigarettes from dairies
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/police-minister-stuart-nash-pushing-for-faster-removal-of-cigarettes-from-dairies/NFS6ZL2J5VAUPLBUDMRIR63N2U/
Ardern put a spotlight on child poverty. But did she actually make a difference?: Listener: The former PM's legacy on child poverty is mixed, advocates say.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/jacinda-ardern-put-a-spotlight-on-child-poverty-but-did-she-actually-make-a-difference/CZA7NXQ6XVGANPU2Q6BJK6DOV4/
Now might be the time to stop talking about empathy as a nice-to-have: Empathetic leadership is not some magical superpower – it’s a necessary skill in a time of ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/02-02-2023/now-might-be-the-time-to-stop-talking-about-empathy-as-a-nice-to-have
Mike Hosking: New leader, same Labour Party: OPINION: Chris Hipkin's record speaks for itself.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/mike-hosking-new-leader-same-labour-party/2HVGLZIRQVG2XKE6LDJKINITFU/
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is unveiling his new team at a post-Cabinet press conference this afternoon.
Peter Dunne: Christopher Luxon missing in action as Chris Hipkins steps into the floodlights
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/hipkins-first-week-as-pm-was-disrupted-but-luxon-is-nowhere-to-be-seen
Jacinda Ardern exits Parliament as Prime Minister for final time: Jacinda Ardern has this morning arrived at Government House to formally resign as Prime ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483070/jacinda-ardern-exits-parliament-as-prime-minister-for-final-time
Power Play: Flooding disaster showed up major failures in local Auckland leadership
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483324/power-play-flooding-disaster-showed-up-major-failures-in-local-auckland-leadership
Hipkins picks his team, turns his focus to policy purge: The easy part is over for Chris Hipkins in naming his new team, now the tough policy decisions lie ahead ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/hipkins-picks-his-team-turns-his-focus-to-policy-purge
Luxon 'keen' for non-partisan emergency management reform: National Party leader Christopher Luxon is "keen" to support non-partisan solutions for improving New ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483440/luxon-keen-for-non-partisan-emergency-management-reform
PM's chance to carve a new path with Cabinet reshuffle: The team Chris Hipkins puts around him when he announces his new Cabinet on Tuesday will show the ...
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/pms-chance-to-carve-a-new-path-with-cabinet-reshuffle
Minister Megan Woods announces $10.3m infrastructure spend for Northland: The government has confirmed the money will be spent in Northland, including on buying ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/483570/minister-megan-woods-announces-10-point-3m-infrastructure-spend-for-northland
Fresh fighting over MPs' speaking rights at Waitangi: Waitangi organisers are trying to push political leaders to the side at Sunday's pōwhiri ...
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Wayne Brown pens sternly worded letter to the rain: Or if he did, it might read something like this.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/29-01-2023/wayne-brown-pens-strongly-worded-letter-to-the-rain
The West Auckland suburb of Titirangi has been hit particularly hard by flooding and slips, with multiple locals forced to evacuate ... Zealand/posts/pfbid0bGiVi55Vzze92ZFSXo9FWe461SQyuKj7hGPNW3hX1RXRBoRdQg1y4SmBeNdB8qmxl" data-open-external="1" data-translated="0">Show more
Wayne's reign not right as rain: Some are speculating whether the Auckland Mayor's leadership is circling the drain. James Elliott hopes they're ...
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An uphill battle for Chris Hipkins: Elliot Crossan argues that the idealistic vision Jacinda Ardern espoused of a kind, empathetic and fair society is possible – ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/an-uphill-battle-for-chris-hipkins
Claire Trevett: Cooee Christopher Luxon - time to up that game: PM Chris Hipkins has come out looking like he wants to win. Luxon has not.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/claire-trevett-cooee-christopher-luxon-time-to-up-that-game/H5NYHX26WJGPHHCJIIZUO3DGVY/
PSA: Don’t go for a swim in Auckland right now | Live Updates: Live Updates for Feb 2 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/02-02-2023/psa-dont-go-for-a-swim-in-auckland-right-now
#BREAKING | Chris Hipkins will be New Zealand’s new Prime Minister. He was the only nomination for the Labour leadership today.
Downhill adventures for diversifying farmers: A new mountain bike park has the run of the hills at Rick and Julia King's farm at Clarence near Kaikōura ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/countrylife/audio/2018876311/downhill-adventures-for-diversifying-farmers
Government's fuel subsidy extension 'extremely dumb economic policy': "Bonkers" and "extremely dumb" are just some of ways critics are describing the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483481/government-s-fuel-subsidy-extension-extremely-dumb-economic-policy
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to meet Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Canberra
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483390/prime-minister-chris-hipkins-to-meet-australian-counterpart-anthony-albanese-in-canberra
#BREAKING | Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown concedes he “dropped the ball” last Friday — and has formally extended the state of emergency for another seven days ... Show more
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will be in Auckland and visit the floods. He will be accompanied by Ministers Grant Robertson and Michael Wood
Auckland Citizens Advice Bureau on the council chopping board: The Auckland Citizens Advice Bureau could see its doors close permanently.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/483636/auckland-citizens-advice-bureau-on-the-council-chopping-board
Frenzied aggravated robbery of Mt Wellington petrol station caught on camera: Petrol station owner airs frustration over repeat robbery of tobacco products.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/these-kids-have-no-fear-frenzied-aggravated-robbery-of-mt-wellington-petrol-station-caught-on-camera/DRH4XECJV5CBXATTOHKKL7J7BI/
No 'teal' surge expected after Auckland floods: Cross-partisan 'lip service' voids the need for a conservative, climate-concerned movement ...
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Waitangi weekend in Wellington jam-packed with entertainment as Ed Sheeran kicks off in the capital
nzherald.co.nz/nz/waitangi-weekend-in-wellington-jam-packed-with-entertainment-as-ed-sheeran-kicks-off-in-the-capital/F3WANGKNFBGMPJZB72IKWFZBNY/
#LATEST Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is promising "better" communication than Friday ahead of tonight's forecast bad weather ... Show more
Chris Hipkins’ Cabinet reshuffle: Who are the winners and losers? : Who is up and who is down in Labour reshuffle?
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/chris-hipkins-cabinet-reshuffle-who-are-the-winners-and-losers/QJZN2DWKXRDARA6LZU6GQC3I2U/
Residents at Auckland block of flats hit by flooding again: An Auckland block of flats that was swamped by two-and-a-half metres of water on Friday was flooded ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/483489/residents-at-auckland-block-of-flats-hit-by-flooding-again
Chris Hipkins speaks to the media after meeting with businesses and business leaders to hear first-hand the full impact of the weather on business.
Chris Hipkins is greeted by PM Jacinda Ardern and Labour Party caucus.
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New Prime Minister Chris Hipkins talks to the media regarding Auckland's state of emergency, following severe weather and ... Show more
Auckland floods: Mayor Wayne Brown’s 30min phone call with the Herald: Mayor Wayne Brown spoke to the Herald's David Fisher about his role in ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/wayne-brown-interview-i-was-kept-waiting-while-auckland-flooded-and-why-the-media-are-drongos/SO342GURFJDEFHTBXWXE5BIMQY/
Hipkins needs a new plan for TVNZ and RNZ: A focus on “bread and butter” issues likely signals the end of the RNZ/TVNZ merger, writes Mark Jennings
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Auckland floods: Wayne Brown’s text to tennis mates - can’t play because have ‘to deal with media drongos over the flooding’
nzherald.co.nz/nz/wayne-browns-text-to-tennis-mates-cant-play-because-have-to-deal-with-media-drongos-over-the-flooding/6UI5RZNTRJC5NF67SWMIRL2HUI/
Auckland weather: All schools, early childhood centres and tertiaries to shut for a week
rnz.co.nz/news/national/483340/auckland-weather-all-schools-early-childhood-centres-and-tertiaries-to-shut-for-a-week
The Front Page: Auckland Floods - MP Chloë Swarbrick and Councillor Josephine Bartley on the kind of leadership Auckland needs
nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-front-page-auckland-floods-mp-chloe-swarbrick-and-councillor-josephine-bartley-on-the-kind-of-leadership-auckland-needs/DMWD3QHBUBCTLHFV7ZMZYCXGY4/
Community leader Dave Letele stands by call for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown to resign as communities rally to support flood victims
nzherald.co.nz/nz/community-leader-dave-letele-stands-by-call-for-auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-to-resign-as-communities-rally-to-support-flood-victims/KJG7OEHA3FDSHCKMTDI2LYJLQQ/
Wayne Brown: the evolution of an apology: For Auckland mayor Wayne Brown, sorry seems to be the hardest word to say
newsroom.co.nz/page/wayne-brown-the-evolution-of-an-apology
Auckland floods: Councillors call on Labour and National to stop greater intensification in flood-prone city
nzherald.co.nz/nz/their-plans-are-flawed-auckland-councillors-call-on-national-and-labour-to-stop-foisting-more-and-more-housing-on-the-flood-prone-city/P4XN4CJBFFGRBLPM2TPFLQQZIU/
Shaw's sidestep sets stage for Wellington Central scrap: The Green co-leader's electorate decision is a sign of his future plans – and it also adds to ...
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/shaws-sidestep-sets-stage-for-wellington-central-scrap
Auckland floods: Diocesan School for Girls principal ‘incredulous’ about school closure communication from authorities
nzherald.co.nz/nz/principals-incredulous-about-school-closure-communication-from-authorities/6AN2PBE7VRBABKBR34V2UANSAI/
Jacinda Ardern, a chopper and a digger: Ōwairaka land/tree slide call gets big response
nzherald.co.nz/business/jacinda-ardern-a-chopper-and-a-digger-owairaka-landtree-slide-call-gets-big-response/YCQWSVAWFVABVNZ7G3Y4YONHLQ/
Māori seats don't 'make a lot of sense' - Christopher Luxon: The National Party leader's latest comments follow his criticism of the government's approach to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483083/maori-seats-don-t-make-a-lot-of-sense-christopher-luxon
Nine out of 10 hateful posts tracked in darkest corners of the internet targeted Ardern - new study
rnz.co.nz/news/political/482961/nine-out-of-10-hateful-posts-tracked-in-darkest-corners-of-the-internet-targeted-ardern-new-study
Auckland City Rail Link tunnels and stations ‘inundated’ | Live Updates: Live Updates for Feb 1 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/01-02-2023/fuel-tax-cut-half-price-public-transport-extended-until-june-30
James Shaw opts against Wellington Central run: Green Party co-leader says it's time for "a new generation" in the seat ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/james-shaw-opts-against-wellington-central-run
Carmel Sepuloni: New Zealand’s new Deputy Prime Minister: Carmel Sepuloni has been named as New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister, with Chris Hipkins as the Prime ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/482901/carmel-sepuloni-new-zealand-s-new-deputy-prime-minister
Grant Robertson goes list-only, will not contest Wellington Central: Finance Minister Grant Robertson plans not to run in the Wellington Central electorate this ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483193/grant-robertson-goes-list-only-will-not-contest-wellington-central
The Front Page: The harm in referring to Jacinda Ardern as ‘Cindy’: This is about more than a five-letter word.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-front-page-the-harm-in-referring-to-jacinda-ardern-as-cindy/E67CKDVIZNCYHFERBAYOAN5EGQ/
Grant Robertson explains why he didn't run to be prime minister: The finance minister says he is relieved Chris Hipkins put his hand up, because he really did ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483137/grant-robertson-explains-why-he-didn-t-run-to-be-prime-minister
State of emergency: Auckland floods 'a wake-up call': The Prime Minister has gone down to the Beehive bunker to help coordinate the emergency response ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/state-of-emergency-auckland-floods-a-wake-up-call
Cabinet reshuffle gives sector experience the nod: The shuffle, the new faces in cabinet and their new portfolios
thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/01-02-2023/cabinet-reshuffle-gives-sector-experience-the-nod
Eyes skyward as Orions make farewell flight: A piece of this country's aviation history was farewelled today as the final flight of the Orion fleet graced ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/eyes-skyward-orions-make-farewell-flight
Oranga Tamariki not meeting minimal standards for children in care - report: Reports show there is no significant improvements for children in state care.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/oranga-tamariki-not-meeting-minimal-standards-for-children-in-care-report/IHI2EYSYZNCYLNAJLTJWIYMT4U/
Minimum wage too high to increase further without fuelling inflation - National's Nicola Willis
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483135/minimum-wage-too-high-to-increase-further-without-fuelling-inflation-national-s-nicola-willis
Auckland floods and the council leaks: Email reveals Mayor Wayne Brown tells councillors ‘I will take care of the big picture’ in leaked email
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-floods-mayor-wayne-brown-tells-councillors-i-will-take-care-of-the-big-picture/5ULYL7MO7ZC37IUEIVZCZBPHYU/
Māori to Mayor Brown: You might be Brown in name but not in mana: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait has a message to Mayor Wayne Brown
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/maori-to-mayor-brown-you-might-be-brown-in-name-but-definitely-not-in-mana/BHMLU2NCTVENZJTI5PM7OEI4BI/
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins heads to Auckland: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has departed Wellington for Auckland for a daylong visit to the city following its ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/prime-minister-chris-hipkins-heads-to-auckland-1
ICYMI | Chris Hipkins has today been sworn in as prime minister, formally completing the handover of power from Jacinda Ardern.
🔗 www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/483045/chris-hipkins-sworn-in-as-prime-minister
Power Play: There's a new Chris in town ...: Power Play: New Zealand has a new prime minister - at least in name - just a few days after Jacinda Ardern announced ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/482836/power-play-there-s-a-new-chris-in-town
Rapist who murdered on parole could not be sent to rehab centre due to waitlist: Corrections has cleared its staff of failing to properly manage rapist Joseph ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/483517/rapist-who-murdered-on-parole-could-not-be-sent-to-rehab-centre-due-to-waitlist
Live weather updates: Heavy rain continues as Auckland state of emergency in fourth day
rnz.co.nz/news/national/483320/live-weather-updates-heavy-rain-continues-as-auckland-state-of-emergency-in-fourth-day
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