Chris Hipkins
Education minister opposed Wanganui Collegiate integration bid
The Labour Party says the education minister, Hekia Parata, is not in control of the education portfolio and the big decisions are being made by other ministers. Audio
Labour says Christchurch schools deserve respect
Joining us now is Labour's acting education spokesperson, Chris Hipkins. Audio
Labour calls for Parata to go too
The Opposition Labour party says the next to go should be the Education Minister Hekia Parata. Audio
Labour says Education Minister avoiding public scrutiny
The Labour Party Christchurch schools spokesperson Chris Hipkins on lack of clarity around information about Christchurch school closures. Audio
Labour unconvinced of state sector shake up
We speak to Labour's state services spokesperson, Chris Hipkins. Audio
National accused of manufacturing a crisis around ACC
National is being accused of manufacturing a crisis around ACC to try to justify privatising it. Audio
Decision to cut ACC levies shows finances sound: Labour
The Labour Party says the decision to cut ACC levies just months out from the election shows there was never any real financial crisis at the corporation. Audio
Fresh questions over Government consultants
The Labour Party says official advice released by the State Services Commission raises new questions about the Government's decision to appoint consultants or purchase advisers. Audio
New faces joining parliaments ranks
Among them are 31 year old former crown prosecutor, Simon Bridges and Nikki Kaye, who at 28 years old won Auckland Central. Audio
