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John Key opened the National Party's campaign launch, drawing commentary from former PMs and support from Jacinda Ardern.

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John Key Chris Hipkins Jacinda Ardern

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John Key
Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2008 to 2016
- John Key signaled support for John Banks' electorate seat during the New Zealand election period governed by the MMP system.04:09
- Helen Clark and John Key attended the Labour Party launch, while Jacinda Ardern offered public support for Chris Hipkins.Sun 07:10
Chris Hipkins
Prime Minister of New Zealand from January to November 2023
- Political appointments and polling status as of June 1, 2026, including Erica Stanford as Education Minister, Nicola Willis as Finance Minister, and Christopher Luxon leading in preferred PM polls over Chris Hipkins.19:11
- Labour leader Chris Hipkins outlined new policies aimed at achieving economic recovery.08:40
Jacinda Ardern
Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017–2023)
- An inquiry highlighted policy gaps that occurred during the pandemic.04:18

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Oct 1newstalkzb.co.nz