Chris Hipkins says Te Pāti Māori is not ready for government

Monday 10 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 11 Nov 2025, 9:00am

In this story Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Chris Hipkins, Green Party, TVNZ, Rawiri Waititi

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has denied claims that serious discussions regarding future governing arrangements have begun with Te Pāti Māori. While Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi suggested constructive talks were underway, Hipkins stated he has not met with the party since before the September by-election.

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1. The Press via The PostMon 10 Nov 2025, 6:37pm

   Chris Hipkins says Te Pāti Māori still not ready for Government (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 11 Nov 2025, 9:00am

   ‘News to me’, Hipkins says of claim Labour having ‘serious and constructive conversations’ with Te Pāti Māori (opens in new tab)