Chris Hipkins said he would be “running a ruler” over the government’s work program, but declined to give specifics before his cabinet met.
| Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will prioritise the economy as a recession looms and may jettison some of Jacinda Ardern’s policies as he seeks to win back the political middle ground ahead of an October election.
“I know that some New Zealanders feel that we are doing too much too fast, and I have heard that message.” Labour, which is trailing the main opposition National Party in opinion polls, moved swiftly to unite behind Mr Hipkins and ensure a smooth leadership transition following Ms Ardern’s shock resignation last week.
Labour has pursued a number of policies that have been unpopular or seen as expensive by many voters, including the proposed merging of state-owned radio and television stations and an overhaul of ownership of the country’s water infrastructure.Ms Ardern also alienated some voters with policies that involved co-governance between Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, and the Crown.
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