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Labour's Hipkins Critiques Government's Lack of Support Plan

3/23/2026

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Chris Hipkins, Labour leader, criticized the New Zealand Government for lacking a plan to support households amid the war in Iran.
He said the Government must propose solutions, declaring, "We are not the Government."
Labour would reveal ideas during the election campaign, but would not present alternatives now.
He acknowledged the Green Party proposals and argued smaller parties can promise more freely.

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Chris Hipkins, Labour leader, criticized the New Zealand Government for lacking a plan to support households amid the war in Iran.
He said the Government must propose solutions, declaring, "We are not the Government."
Labour would reveal ideas during the election campaign, but would not present alternatives now.
He acknowledged the Green Party proposals and argued smaller parties can promise more freely.