Chris Hipkins
Cyclone devastation and climate dominate PM's Statement debate
Today the debating chamber launched into action as it does most years - but this year was all about the weather and the climate.
AudioPM promises ongoing support for cyclone victims
The Prime Minister is promising rolling support for households and businesses wrecked by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Chris Hipkins is adamant his new 50 million dollar support package is an interim measure… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Mud covering vines in Esk Valley - PM Hipkins
At Parliament Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is giving an update after visiting Hawke's Bay again today. [embed]… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Thursday emergency update from PM Hipkins
At Parliament the Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is sharing the latest details of the emergency response after Cyclone Gabrielle. Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle damage becoming apparent
"The most significant weather event this century."
That's the way Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has described the impact of ex-tropical cyclone Gabrielle.
Communication and physical access to many… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Key priorities for Govt
A state of national emergency has been declared as Cyclone Gabrielle continues to cause destruction across the te ika a Maui - the North Island. The declaration, signed at 8.43am, applies to… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle strands MPs, forces changes to Parliament's schedule
Parliament will still resume at 2pm, but the PM's planned speech has been replaced with a discussion about the weather.
Weather: PM pledges $11.5m for Auckland communities
The government's announced $11.5 million for community groups and NGOs in Auckland - using unspent Covid funding.
The money will go towards helping community providers meet increased demand… Video, Audio
Prime Minister stuck in Auckland as Cyclone Gabrielle arrives
Cabinet will be online on Monday as the Prime Minister is stuck in Auckland while flights are grounded.
Chris Hipkins says he's waiting for flights to resume out of the city before he can leave.
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Small businesses not happy with min wage increase
One of Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announcements yesterday was an increase of $1.50 to the minimum wage. Currently sitting at $21.20, the minumum wage will be lifted to $22.70 come April. Mr Hipkins… Audio
PM Chris Hipkins explains scrapped govt projects
The Prime Minister has pulled the pin on a series of government projects that had faced criticism, and has sent others into the shadows to revisit some other time. Gone is the RNZ/TVNZ merger, the… Audio
Public media policy put out of its misery
The PM has confirmed what pundits have predicted for weeks: the plan for a public media entity has been scrapped – before they even settled on a name for it. It’s the second time in five years… Audio
Public media policy put out of its misery
The PM has confirmed what pundits have predicted for weeks: the plan for a public media entity has been scrapped – before they even settled on a name for it. It’s the second time in five years…
AudioNo need for truth and reconciliation commission 'at this point' - PM
Chris Hipkins says the mechanism already exists through the existing Treaty settlement process.
NZ sending $1.5m of aid to Turkey, Syria
New Zealand is sending 1.5 million dollars of aid to Turkey and Syria in response to Monday's major earthquakes.
The money will go to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent… Audio
More history to the Hutt than just Hipkins
Opinion -The Hutt Valley has something of a reputation for dullness - but it shouldn't, David Cohen argues.
PM Hipkins' first international trip to Aus to meet Albanese
The Prime Minister hopped across the Tasman today to say 'gidday' to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese. The day-trip to Canberra marks Chris Hipkins' first international trip since he took… Audio
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins at Waitangi
The Prime Minister Chris Hipkins talks about the dawn service to mark the 183rd anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Audio
NZ's new PM committed to strengthening Pacific ties
Aotearoa New Zealand's new Prime Minister says he is committed to strengthening Pacific ties and agrees to look at an overstayer petition launched by Pacific community leaders almost three years ago.
…Chris Hipkins says it's 'inane' to rule anything in or out
The new prime minister is taking a different approach to making tough calls to his predecessor. Audio
