Labour Party

Hipkins has insisted he will still be in charge of the party when the election rolls around.

Chris Hipkins 'certainly not happy' with Labour poll shocker

Breakfast's Tova O'Brien quizzed the Labour leader about the poll result and when more policy was coming.

Tue, Sep 8

Labour and National polling collapse – both under 30% in new survey

Opportunity also fall from 6.1% to 4.5% in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll, bucking the trend found in other polls.

Mon, Sep 7

Candidates from National, Labour, NZ First, ACT, the Green Party and the Opportunity Party have faced off in front of a live audience at the Morrinsville Rugby and Sports Club for a special Q+A rural issues debate

Parties tackle rural issues in Morrinsville debate

Candidates from National, Labour, NZ First, ACT, the Green Party and the Opportunity Party faced off in front of a live audience in Morrinsville for a special Q+A rural issues debate.

Sun, Sep 6

National Party leader Christopher Luxon alongside his father and son in Botany on Saturday.

Election hoardings hit the streets as parties ramp up campaigns

With just nine weeks remaining until election day, parties in most parts of the country were now permitted to put up their election hoardings.

Sat, Sep 5

From March, cervical screening will be free for all women aged 25-69, either through a GP visit or a self-test.

Free cervical screening for all women aged 25-69 from March

The Government says 786,000 more women will benefit from free cervical screening under a plan aimed at eliminating cervical cancer.

Tue, Sep 1

August 2026

As part of the election pledge, eligible New Zealand-trained graduate nurses would be offered a role through the existing Advanced Choice of Employment (ACE) and primary care employment schemes.

Labour pledges guaranteed jobs for NZ-graduated nurses

Labour leader Chris Hipkins said currently New Zealand-trained nurses looking for work had no option but to seek employment overseas.

Mon, Aug 31

The Māori campaign chair spoke to Q+A's Jack Tame as Labour launches its bid for all seven electorates.

Labour's Willie Jackson not in favour of Māori Health Authority revival

He argued Māori health providers themselves had told Labour that direct funding mattered more than the structure.

Sun, Aug 30

Labour's Chris Hipkins speaks during the party's Māori campaign launch at Wainuiomata Marae in Lower Hutt.

Labour pledges $21m for Māori-led trades training

Labour's Māori development spokesperson Willie Jackson said he expected up to 3000 Māori would benefit from the plan.

Sat, Aug 29

Labour promises not to increase fuel tax for three years

"New Zealanders simply cannot afford an extra 22 cents a litre on their fuel bills every time they fill up the car," says Chris Hipkins.

Thu, Aug 27

People under the age of 16 say they can easily bypass the ban.

Govt says no time for social media bill after Labour backs it

Chris Hipkins said today he wanted a greatly improved version of National's legislation "implemented" by the next government after the election.

Tue, Aug 25

The Government is nearing the end of its 100-day plan

Seymour and Peters hit back as Luxon moves on under-16s social media ban

The bill won't get through Parliament before the election, and the proposed system excludes a range of digital services based on existing Australian standards.

Mon, Aug 24

Labour leader Chris Hipkins launches the party's campaign for the 2026 election.

Labour reveals its 2026 election campaign slogan

Labour leader Chris Hipkins framed November's election as a choice about the country's direction.

Mon, Aug 24

Labour promises a surplus but says it won't cut to get there

The party released a fiscal strategy this morning, adopting the same surplus timeline forecast in Budget 2026 but promising a different route to it.

Sun, Aug 23

Transport Minister Chris Bishop slashed the penalty by nearly 80% last November.

Govt to keep Labour's clean car standard for high-emission vehicle imports

It has not yet decided what its new "realistic and achievable" Clean Vehicle Standard settings will be, however.

Fri, Aug 21

The poll results are a welcome boost to Christopher Luxon, whose preferred PM ratings have been low on a historical comparison.

Luxon vs Hipkins: TVNZ confirms live election Leaders Debate

Luxon will face Hipkins on October 6, but has turned down TVNZ's second leaders' debate scheduled for two days before the November 7 election.

Thu, Aug 20

Chris Hipkins has ruled out Labour introducing a streaming levy if elected.

Labour blames mixed messaging on streamers levy on 'admin oversight'

"Chris Hipkins is a serial flip-flopper, telling Kiwis one thing, while his caucus is doing another," says National campaign chairperson Simeon Brown.

Tue, Aug 18