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September 4, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Chris Hipkins I Labour Party Leader
Live from Turangawaewae Marae his Speech to Kiingi Tuheitia,
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September 2, 2024 | News
King positive voice in race debate
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins says the late Māori king had been a positive voice in the debate over race relations and the Treaty of Waitangi.
August 29, 2024 | News
Nats make racism official says Hipkins
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins says he's used to divisive and racist rhetoric from the National Party in Opposition, but for the first time in generations it's making racism Government policy.
August 29, 2024 | News
Sovereignty acknowledged in treaty settlements
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the assertion Māori did not cede sovereignty has been well acknowledged in the treaty settlement process.
August 28, 2024 | News
Socvereignty debate a distraction from economic issues says Jones
New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones says he can't understand why Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has allowed himself to be drawn into a debate on whether Māori ceded sovereignty.
August 28, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Chris Hipkins I Labour Party Leader
You have said on Te Ao with Moana that Maori did not cede sovereignty? What has been the response?
August 8, 2024 | News
Government tight fist upping jobless
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says coalition Government policies are fueling an increase in jobless numbers.
August 8, 2024 | News
Tempers flare as Kaipara shifts backwards on Māori wards
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins expects more disruption in local government as councils review their Māori wards.
August 1, 2024 | News
Government scared of Māori says Hipkins
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins says the Government sees Māori as a people who need to be put back in their place.
July 30, 2024 | News
Labour draws line on racist attacks
Labour MP Peeni Henare says the party is drawing a line in the sand when it comes to attacks on Māori.
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