The New Zealand Initiative believes it is a missed opportunity for comprehensive reform.
Chris Hipkins’ first public engagement as PM will be visiting businesses in Auckland.
ANALYSIS: The new PM will have to hope the gloomy predictions of economic forecasters are wrong.
Water New Zealand says there is a fundamental infrastructure deficit that needs to be fixed.
Hipkins says economy will be a key priority with a slowdown and recession expected this year.
Chris Hipkins, sole nominee for leader, is seen as a highly competent minister who Jacinda Ardern used to deal with problematic portfolios.
Opportunity to make progress on relationship with Australia as we celebrate 40th anniversary of CER.
There’s ‘not enough in the tank’ for Jacinda Ardern to carry on in top role.
Prime Minister will step down by February 7, with the general election to be held October 14.
Two years into his time in Parliament, he is convinced the country is heading in wrong direction under Labour.