Labour MP Chris Hipkins backs 'good friend' Jacinda ArdernFAIRFAX NZ Chris Hipkins was visiting Waikato University on Wednesday during O-Week festivities and said he would be supporting Jacinda Ardern as the next deputy leader. Labour education spokesman, Chris Hipkins, is backing his "good friend" Jacinda Ardern as the next deputy leader of the Labour party. On the same day, Annette King made the announcement she would be stepping down as the deputy leader. CHRIS SKELTON/FAIRFAX NZ Labour leader Andrew Little and newly-elected Mt Albert MP Jacinda Ardern talk after Annette King's announcement she is standing down as the party's deputy leader. "I think that's crap, I think that's a cop out."

Source: Stuff March 01, 2017 03:14 UTC