Hipkins announces four-point plan for government transparency and democratic reforms

Thursday 1 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 1 Oct, 2:49pm

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins has unveiled a suite of proposed democratic reforms during a speech in Auckland. The plan includes introducing a mandatory lobbyist register, limiting the use of urgency in law-making, and moving to a "one person, one vote" rule for local elections.

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1. StuffThu 1 Oct, 1:41pm

   Hipkins unveils four-point plan to overhaul government transparency (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 1 Oct, 1:47pm

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3. The PostThu 1 Oct, 2:49pm

   Labour wants mandatory lobbyist register, promises to limit use of urgency (opens in new tab)