The leaders of Labour and the Green parties are appearing together at Waitangi in a show of unity which they hope will draw a contrast with sparring coalition partners. Neither opposition party were expected to unveil any new policy at the joint media conference at the Treaty Grounds today. Earlier, Labour leader Chris Hipkins told RNZ's Morning Report programme it was intended to demonstrate an ability to cooperate sensibly in any future government. From left: Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Carmel Sepuloni with Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chloe Swarbrick. That's really where their focus should be."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 03, 2026 03:20 UTC