Chris Hipkins aims to be inspiring and realistic in new campaign approach

Friday 30 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 30 Oct, 5:00am

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Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins says he has moved away from sweeping rhetoric in favour of realistic promises. During a recent interview, he discussed his campaign approach and his efforts to avoid being dull while remaining inspiring.

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1. RNZFri 30 Oct, 4:42am

   The 'student of Stoic philosophy' on trying not to be dull (opens in new tab)

2. NewsroomFri 30 Oct, 5:00am

   Hipkins: ‘Our challenge is to be inspiring, but also realistic’ (opens in new tab)