7 Mar 2025

Chris Hipkins delivers State of the Nation speech

From Checkpoint, 5:24 pm on 7 March 2025

Chris Hipkins has shuffled his deck of MPs, saying his new-look Labour caucus will be focused on jobs, health, and homes for the 2026 election. The Labour leader delivered his State of the Nation speech today - with a promise Labour won't just throw out policies because National introduced them. The reshuffle has led to a new 'economics team,' and seen Jan Tinetti lose the education portfolio. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.