Chris Hipkins calls Labour question mistake after parliamentary incident

Thursday 15 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 15 May 2025, 2:53pm

In this story Labour Party, Chris Hipkins, Brooke van Velden, Jan Tinetti

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has admitted it was a mistake to quote a controversial newspaper column during Parliament. The question, asked by MP Jan Tinetti, led to the use of a profanity. Hipkins stated the incident has become a distraction from discussions regarding Government pay equity changes.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 15 May 2025, 2:26pm

   Labour’s Chris Hipkins admits question that led to Brooke van Velden c-bomb was ‘mistake’ (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 15 May 2025, 2:53pm

   Hipkins admits question that led to Parliament C-bomb a 'mistake' (opens in new tab)