Former Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was scathing in his criticism of the new government in his first press conference as leader of the Opposition. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: Chris Hipkins' first press conference as Opposition leader
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Focus: Chris Hipkins' first press conference as Opposition leader
Former Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was scathing in his criticism of the new government in his first press conference as leader of the Opposition.
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Former Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was scathing in his criticism of the new government in his first press conference as leader of the Opposition.
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