Political Editor·NZ Herald·
16 Mar, 2026 01:29 AMQuick Read
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins has rejected allegations his ex-wife made on social media. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Labour leader Chris Hipkins’ ex-wife has made a series of allegations about his conduct, suggesting they contradict the party’s electioneering on “health, houses and jobs”.
Hipkins has rejected the allegations from his ex-wife Jade, which were posted to a private Facebook page but have since been taken down.
None
of the allegations involve Hipkins engaging in unlawful activity.
Chris and Jade Hipkins married in 2020. They separated in 2022. Photo / Katie Kidman