Hipkins signals distance from Te Pāti Māori amid new polling

Monday 1 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 1 Dec 2025, 5:00am

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins is signalling a harder stance against Te Pāti Māori. A Taxpayers’ Union/Curia poll suggests 48% of voters want him to rule out any deals with the party following the 2026 election. Meanwhile, Hipkins has denied that Labour MPs are discussing coalition opportunities with Winston Peters.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffMon 1 Dec 2025, 4:00am

   Chris Hipkins denies Labour MPs are talking to Winston Peters about coalition hopes - but they are (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostMon 1 Dec 2025, 4:00am

   Hipkins signals distance from Te Pāti Māori as new poll shows voters want him to rule out deal (opens in new tab)

3. NewsroomMon 1 Dec 2025, 5:00am

   Winning isn't everything - it's the only thing (opens in new tab)