Chris Hipkins

“next parliament is going to require all of us to compromise, to work together and to find a common ground”

Chris Hipkins · said 2026-11-07 · reported 2026-11-07

Hipkins said the election results made clear that the next parliament would require compromise and cooperation.

“It may take a bit longer to work out what they've said.”

Chris Hipkins · said 2026-11-07 · reported 2026-11-07

Hipkins added that it may take longer to interpret the election results.

“the people have spoken”

Chris Hipkins · said 2026-11-07 · reported 2026-11-07

Labour leader Hipkins reacted to preliminary results showing his party won 36 seats.