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Labour Plans Comprehensive Co-Governance Pitch After Opposition

9/1/2026

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins said the party will oppose “silly co-governance” arrangements.
Senior Labour MP Willie Jackson announced caucus MPs will discuss the co-governance issue.
Jackson said Labour will develop a comprehensive co-governance plan for the upcoming election.
He joked on TVNZ’s Q+A that any co-governance proposals would need rebranding.

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins said the party will oppose “silly co-governance” arrangements.
Senior Labour MP Willie Jackson announced caucus MPs will discuss the co-governance issue.
Jackson said Labour will develop a comprehensive co-governance plan for the upcoming election.
He joked on TVNZ’s Q+A that any co-governance proposals would need rebranding.