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Labour kicks off election campaign in Hamilton with policy announcement, eyes wins in ‘bellwether’ seats

Thursday 24 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 25 Sep, 4:00am

In this story Labour Party, Chris Hipkins

Photo: Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

While in town to announce a $4.3 billion building pledge, Chris Hipkins said the party has its sights set on winning three local electorates.

How they headlined it

First reported by Waikato Times, Thu 24 Sep, 3:20pm · 3 reports from 2 outlets over 13 hours

Waikato TimesThu 24 Sep, 3:20pm

Government created 'uncertainty and chaos' for councils - Hipkins (opens in new tab)
- Labour kicks off election campaign in Hamilton with policy announcement, eyes wins in ‘bellwether’ seats (opens in new tab) Fri 25 Sep, 4:00am
StuffThu 24 Sep, 5:48pm

Dogs, dinosaurs and Twilight: A day out on the campaign with Chris Hipkins in Hamilton (opens in new tab)